Atlanta Car Accident Medical Bills

If you’re one of the thousands of Atlanta drivers who are involved in car accidents each year, you may have sustained a serious injury. Once the initial shock of being involved in an accident has worn off, you may be left with a pile of unexpected car accident medical bills. The accident may not have been your fault, but who’s going to pay for all these expenses?

Under Georgia state law, all drivers are required to purchase a minimum amount of auto insurance coverage, and part of this coverage includes compensation for medical bills. Although you may file a claim with your own insurer, if the accident was not your fault, the other driver’s insurance company is responsible for your out-of-pocket expenses. Nevertheless, getting another insurance company to provide fair compensation for your injuries can be quite difficult.

In addition to past and current medical bills, you are entitled to compensation for future expenses. If your treatment requires physical therapy, for example, your settlement should include a bulk payment to compensate you for this cost. You should also be compensated for lost wages if the accident leaves you unable to work for any amount of time.

There are several things you will need to do if you are involved in a car accident. First and foremost, make sure you get the names, contact and insurance information of the other driver. If anyone witnessed the accident, get his or her contact information as well. Never admit fault, even if you think you were responsible for the accident.

If you have a camera handy, take a few moments to document any damage to your vehicle, as well as the other driver’s. Also, make sure you get the name of the police officer who is called to the scene, and write down the case number so that you can obtain a copy of the police report.  Finally, ask the officer if he or she cited the other driver for a traffic violation, as this information can help prove that you were not at fault.

Once you have all this information, you will need to seek medical care—regardless of whether you think you were injured or not. Remember, even small accidents can cause big injuries, and what seems like a minor injury now can cause serious problems later. Contact your physician as soon as possible for a full exam, including x-rays, to make sure any undetected injuries are treated quickly.

With all the medical bills, property damage, and lost wages a car accident can cause, it’s no surprise that many drivers contact a personal injury attorney for help. After you have sought medical care, it is important to speak to an experienced personal injury attorney to ensure your injury claim is handled properly.

Fortunately, attorney Jerry Lee Webb has over a decade of experience fighting for his clients’ rights and has won millions of dollars in injury claims for drivers just like you. Contact the Law Firm of Jerry Lee Webb today to discuss your case.