What Are Factors That Can Increase The Time for My Auto Accident Case to Settle?
By Jabari Bennett, Esq.
Drivers, when we left off the last time, we were discussing some of the reasons why a car injury case takes the time that it takes to settle or resolve (1).
One of the factors that often goes understated or is not considered is the status of any liens that an accident victim may have after treatment.
Medical Bills
Most medical providers that you encounter along your journey to recovery from your accident injuries will have an invoice or a bill waiting for you when it comes time to settle and may have a valid lien against your settlement in exchange for the treatment provided.
Additionally, private and public insurance companies may have a legitimate claim for reimbursement for paying for treatment if the other driver is found to be at fault. An experienced accident attorney can help increase the value of your settlement by negotiating existing liens with the providers.
Negotiations
Due to the fact that injury treatment can oftentimes exceed the policy limits of the at-fault driver, it is imperative for the attorney to inform the providers of the circumstances surrounding the settlement and attempt to negotiate reductions of final invoice amounts to the benefit of the injured party.
As this process can take place during settlement negotiations or immediately after, this may cause additional time in finalizing the case but the benefit of an increased net settlement amount and peace of mind that all outstanding medical bills have been accounted for is worth the trade-off.
You can achieve better results if you are patient and allow your attorneys to work on your behalf. If you have any additional questions or if you have been involved in an accident, you can call our office 24 hours a day at 407-478-4878; don’t wait – the clock is ticking!
Jabari Bennet, Esq.
REFERENCES:
(1) How Long Will It Take To Finish My Car Accident Case? By Jabari Bennett, Esq.
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