If you’ve been injured in an accident, regardless of whether it was a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall injury, or some other incident that caused injury to you or a loved one, it’s important to make sure that you get the best care possible. Obviously, you want to ensure that you get medical care as quickly as possible in order to avoid aggravating injuries and causing you unnecessary anxiety or pain. This medical examination is an essential part of identifying your injuries, not only those that are readily apparent, but also those that might be easily missed by an untrained eye. Your doctor will know what tests need to be performed and will give you a physical examination in order to better evaluate your injuries and provide a prognosis based on their training and knowledge.
Of course, when you’re facing an injury, you probably have a hundred things going through your head. You’re probably concerned about your health and whether you’ll be able to recover enough to continue with the life you once enjoyed, but you might also be worried about finances. Most people rely on their job to provide a paycheck to cover everything from car payments and mortgage to purchasing food for their family, keeping the utilities on, and all the other essentials that are part of our modern lifestyle.
Unfortunately, many people don’t have a lot of money in reserve. They get by fine, but the loss of income can have an immediate and serious impact on their household finances. All of these worries on top of how you’re going to pay medical bills can seem overwhelming. However, keep in mind that there is a good chance that you can recover these financial setbacks and continue keeping the lights on and the bills paid.
As soon as you can, it’s important to contact a reputable personal injury lawyer who can help you with your current situation. Your personal injury lawyer will ask questions regarding your injuries and what happened and will be able to let you know their professional opinion on whether you should proceed with a lawsuit. In most cases, your lawyer will be able to negotiate a settlement without you ever having to go to court. This is something you should discuss with your lawyer.
While a settlement might seem far in the future, especially if you can’t return to work, but in many cases it’s possible to get reimbursement for lost wages before your case is settled. In addition to lost wages, medical bills and even transportation might be covered in advance of a settlement. Whether you’re filing a claim with your insurance company or the insurance company or party that caused the injury, a reputable personal injury attorney will be able to provide you with the steps your case will likely take and what resources are available to you in the meantime.
If you are in need of legal help for an injury, give a personal injury lawyer a call and discuss your case or ask us a question. This first consultation is typically free of charge.
