Getting Your Medical Bills Paid in Texas
An experienced Laredo personal injury lawyer explains the process
If you've been injured in an accident in Texas, the only thing you probably care about is getting the medical care you need and deserve to get better. But there's something else you should be concerned with when it comes to personal injury accidents - getting your medical bills paid.
If someone else clearly caused your accident, that person's insurance company should be responsible for paying your medical bills. But getting them to do so can often be very challenging for a wide range of reasons.
That's why it's important that you have an experienced Laredo personal injury lawyer on your side, speaking out for you. In the Laredo area, John R. Solis, Attorney at Law has been demanding justice for decades for injury victims.
Who pays medical bills after an accident?
After an accident in Texas, medical bills are not automatically covered, even if another person caused the crash or fall. In the short term, you may need to use your own health insurance, medical payments (“MedPay”) coverage, or personal funds to cover treatment.
If someone else was at fault, their liability insurance should eventually pay for your medical expenses as part of a settlement or judgment. However, that payment typically comes after your case is resolved, not right away. An experienced Laredo personal injury attorney can help you explore all of your legal options.
Common problems people face in Texas
Medical expenses for personal injury accidents in Laredo and throughout Texas can add up fast. It's not unusual for medical bills for emergency medical treatment and surgical procedures to add up to hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars.
If the at-fault person or company's insurance company refuses to pay your medical bills, you could be forced to pay for them out of your own pocket. Most people don't have enough money to pay such large bills. That’s why it’s critical that you have a Laredo personal injury lawyer on your side who understands how compensation works for medical bills in Texas.
As a result, a hospital or another medical provider could take a lien out against you personally in an effort to be paid. A medical lien could also impact any personal injury settlement you receive for your injuries. In short, you could be blocked from receiving your own money due to a medical lien being filed against you.
What types of medical expenses can I recover in a lawsuit?
When you file a personal injury claim in Texas, you can seek compensation for all reasonable and necessary medical costs related to your injuries – both current and future. These expenses often include:
- Emergency care: Ambulance transport, ER visits, and trauma care.
- Hospitalization and surgery: Including surgical fees, anesthesia, and follow-up care.
- Diagnostic testing: X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and lab work.
- Rehabilitation and therapy: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, or chiropractic care.
- Medication: Prescription drugs, injections, and pain management.
- Medical equipment: Crutches, braces, wheelchairs, or other assistive devices.
- Long-term or future care: Ongoing treatments, home modifications, or nursing assistance for serious or permanent injuries.
Your lawyer can calculate not only your current bills but also your future medical needs, and help you pursue maximum compensation.
How we can help you
Dealing with hospitals, individual doctors, insurance companies and their attorneys in Texas can be extremely complicated. That's why it's important to have a legal team on your side who knows how to handle such complicated cases.
Our Laredo law firm can be your voice for justice if hospitals or insurance companies put pressure on you to pay them for your medical expenses. Remember, you didn't do anything wrong. You shouldn't have to pay for someone else's reckless or negligent behavior.
Talk to an experienced Laredo personal injury lawyer at our law firm to find out how we can help you. Contact us today and schedule your free case evaluation. Every personal injury case is unique. And so is our approach. That's what sets us apart for many other law firms throughout Texas - our personalized attention to detail. Your case matters here.
