When pursuing compensation, proving that your medical expenses resulted from an injury may require the input or testimony of an expert medical professional as well as the services of an experienced personal injury attorney.
Thorough documentation is important for proving the total cost of your medical treatment. This documentation may be used in court or as part of your settlement out of court.
Be sure to keep all hospital bills, health insurance statements, bills, and receipts for medical treatments (including physical therapy), pharmaceutical receipts, and any other documents that show the medical costs you incurred.
You have the right to collect all your medical records. It will actually save you money. If an attorney has to obtain your medical records, the medical providers will charge them fees. This is sometimes from a third-party medical records service and at your expense.