Even if you plan to file a personal injury claim, you still have to pay your medical bills. If you cannot afford your bills, you must discuss your options with your healthcare provider. The last thing that you need while trying to recover is the stress of overwhelming medical bills piling up and the providers’ billing department hounding you with collection calls.
One of the most common options that accident victims pursue is to agree to a medical lien, also referred to as a hospital lien. The lien is an agreement between the victim and their healthcare provider. In this agreement, the medical providers and healthcare facilities agree to provide the victim with the medical care they need and the victim agrees to pay the amount of the lien from the proceeds they receive in their personal injury case. An Arlington Heights personal injury lawyer can help you with the medical lien process.