Don't Pay Twice for the Same Medical Care
After a car accident, things can become terribly confusing at the emergency room or hospital. You will be asked to fill out forms and provide proof of insurance. You are only hoping to get the medical care you need. Paying attention to what is happening with your insurance card isn't likely to be a high priority.
It used to be that hospitals looked only at the injured person's medical insurance to determine the coverage for emergency care and treatment. However today, they are also attempting to use your automobile medical payments coverage. This can be very damaging to you further down the road.
Why Does This Matter?
Using your auto insurance could take dollars from your final settlement. We at Caravona & Czack strongly urge you not to sign a release to allow the hospital to use your auto insurance for medical payments. There is no law saying you have to use your auto insurance before your medical insurance. It can cost you money once your case is settled.
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If you have recently received medical care from a hospital, a chiropractor or other health care provider following a car accident, talk to a personal injury litigation attorney at Caravona & Czack, in Cleveland, Ohio. We will immediately notify your auto insurance and put you on record for demanding that no claim payment should be made to the hospital for medical treatment. All medical care must be claimed against your health insurance policy. This will save you from having to repay both insurance companies from any subsequent settlement or jury award you receive, and it will probably also help you keep your auto insurance rates lower.
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From our offices in Cleveland, we represent individuals injured in car wrecks and motor vehicle accidents in communities throughout Ohio. Contact us to arrange a free consultation with a member of our team today. We handle all personal injury claims on a contingency-fee basis. You don't pay attorneys' fees unless we help you recover money damages.
Using your auto insurance could take dollars from your final settlement. We at Caravona & Czack strongly urge you not to sign a release to allow the hospital to use your auto insurance medical payments. There is no law saying you have to use your auto insurance before your medical insurance. It can cost you money once your case is settled.
