YOU CAN STILL RECOVER THE FULL AMOUNT OF YOUR MEDICAL BILLS EVEN IF INSURANCE OR WORKERS' COMP PAID THEM

You Can Still Recover the Full Amount of Your Medical Bills, Even if They Have Been Paid by Insurance

A common misconception some people have is that, because their medical bills were covered by health insurance, they cannot recover the full amount of their medical bills. They think that only out-of-pocket expenses are what they can recover, and because that amount is minimal, they don’t bother speaking with an attorney. In actuality, even if your medical bills were covered by insurance or Worker’s Compensation, you can still recover the full amount of your medical bills no matter if they’ve been paid or not. Therefore, it is in your best interest to speak with an attorney regardless of how much you may have paid out of pocket.

Collateral Source Explained by a Montana Personal Injury Attorney

This is what is known as “collateral source” and, based on the rules of civil procedure, cannot be mentioned at trial. In other words, the jury will not hear whether you bills have or haven’t been paid, only that they have been incurred. This is because your insurance or your Workers Compensation is a benefit to you, not the other party. To deny recovery would then take that benefit and transfer it to the at-fault party. Because this would not be proper, it is not admissible in court.

Even if your bills have been paid, contact a Montana Personal Injury Attorney at Anderson Law Associates. Our lawyers will aggressively fight to get you every penny you deserve after a serious accident. With significant experience helping injured people, we can provide the advice and the help you need as you seek to recover from your injuries. To learn more about how we can help, contact Anderson Law Associates today for a free consultation.