If you are suffering from an injury or illness that you suspect was caused by medical negligence or other type of personal injury, the San Diego attorneys of Phillips & Pelly want to help you fully understand your situation. Medical negligence cases are often very complicated, requiring a great deal of research to uncover facts that the doctor or hospital may be attempting to keep hidden.
Before you discuss the details of your particular medical negligence or personal injury case with one of our qualified lawyers, you may wish to read the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about medical negligence. Our San Diego attorneys feel that this information will help alleviate some of the anxiety and confusion caused by the uncertainty of most legal proceedings.
- Will my medical bills be paid?
- What if I don't have medical insurance – will I still have to pay for care?
- Can I get help finding a doctor right away?
Will my medical bills be paid?
Depending upon the circumstances of your injury, your medical insurance may not be immediately willing to pay for your treatment. This may be especially true in the case of suspected medical negligence, as the insurance company may be basing coverage on faulty medical reports provided by the negligent doctor.
You may have access to many more insurance resources than you imagine. For example, you may be able to pay for your medical treatment with:
- Uninsured/underinsured coverage
- Auto and premises liability
- Homeowners insurance
- Business insurance
It is essential that you contact us immediately in the event of personal injury or medical negligence; our San Diego attorneys can help you determine whether any of these resources are available to you.
Even if your primary insurance company says they will pay your medical bills, it is up to you to follow up on their actions. Many unscrupulous companies will try to switch handling adjusters or use computer programs to determine your case is worth less than the medical bills. If you feel that your insurance company is trying to avoid paying your bills, read more about common insurance company tactics.
What if I don't have medical insurance — will I still have to pay for care?
California law entitles you to receive medical care whether or not you have insurance. If you have sustained an injury or illness due to someone else's actions, as in medical negligence, you are allowed to recover "necessary and reasonable" medical care. As long as you file the appropriate documents within the required time frame, personal injury resulting from an accident or medical negligence is treatable at any San Diego-area hospital.
The law firm of Phillips & Pelly works with a vast network of medical professionals, all of whom specialize in treating accident victims. We can help you to receive immediate treatment from a variety of specialists, including:
- Surgeons
- Neurologists
- Orthopedists
- Psychiatrists
- Neuropsychiatrists
- Chiropractors
- Physical therapists
We will assist you with finding a qualified doctor in your area who will treat you on a lien. This means you can receive immediate medical care with no up front costs. When your case settles, the doctors' bills will be paid from available settlement proceeds.
If you are anticipating the need for a great deal of medical treatment for your injuries, don't make the mistake of accruing expensive medical bills without ensuring that your insurance company will compensate you. Insurance companies are in the business of reducing their claim costs; they may try one or several techniques to reduce the amount of your claim, or even to deny it completely. Our personal injury and medical negligence attorneys, serving San Diego, specialize in protecting the rights of accident victims, recovering not only the cost of medical bills but also maximizing fair settlements.
Can I get help finding a doctor right away?
In many cases of accidents or injury sustained due to medical negligence, we will be able to assist you in seeing a San Diego-area doctor within 24 hours of retaining our office. If you do not feel well enough to come our office, we can come to your home, hospital, or office. We also have numerous meeting facilities throughout the county.
Contact Our Attorneys About Medical Treatment After Auto Accidents Today!
To speak with one of our lawyers about your accident or potential medical negligence case, contact the San Diego office of Phillips & Pelly today. With a versatile staff and home and office visits to clients throughout the county, we will be able to accommodate your schedule and any unique circumstances that affect your ability to travel.
