A recent report from CNBC found only 39 percent of Americans could pay for a $1,000 emergency expense out of pocket. A common concern for truck accident victims is whether they have to pay for any expenses out of pocket while waiting for their claim to be resolved. Unfortunately, you may have to. If you go to the doctor before you talk to an attorney, the healthcare facility will often bill you before you’ve had a chance to resolve your claim and receive compensation. You may be able to deal with some of these bills with your own health or auto insurance.
Once you talk to an attorney, they can contact any of your healthcare providers and work out a promise to pay, which may delay your obligation to pay your medical bills, allowing you time to process your claim. If you incur any costs before you talk to an attorney, be sure to keep your receipts so your attorney can build them into your damages demand.