Recovering Medical Expenses in a Personal Injury Case

Securing treatment after a motor vehicle collision, slip-and-fall accident, dog attack, workplace injury, or other type of accident can quickly result in overwhelming medical bills. The good news is that you may be eligible to secure compensation for medical costs through the personal injury claim recovery process.

The personal injury attorneys at Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs support injured people and their families in Texas while pursuing financial recovery after a wide range of accidents. Contact our team today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options for seeking medical expenses in a personal injury lawsuit.

What Is Claim Recovery in a Personal Injury Case?

The Texas personal injury claims process is the system by which an accident victim seeks money to offset the cost of injuries they have suffered at someone else’s hands, including medical bills and the cost of medical services.

If you have been hurt because of something someone else did, our attorneys can investigate the incident and document your injuries and their consequences, both personal and financial. Next, we can assemble that information into a claim filed with the at-fault party’s insurer, then negotiate for a settlement that pays you fairly for what you have suffered.

While our attorneys handle all the legal aspects of your personal injury case, you can concentrate instead on resting and getting better.

The Role of an Injury Case Doctor in Claim Recovery

Doctors often play a critical role in the recovery process for personal injury claims. When you seek medical treatment after an accident, your treating physician will evaluate your symptoms, diagnose your injuries, create an appropriate course of treatment, and guide you through your physical recovery.

You should follow up with your injury case doctor as directed, with the goal of reaching maximum medical improvement – the point at which your condition can no longer meaningfully improve.

Future Medical Expense Valuation in Houston Personal Injury Cases

Some accidents cause long-term or permanent injuries. In personal injury cases involving severe and lasting injuries, the claim should factor in the cost of future medical care in addition to past medical expenses.

Our Texas personal injury attorneys can collaborate with medical experts to calculate future medical expenses with the goal of projecting the financial resources you will need to maintain your health and quality of life.

In a successful Texas personal injury settlement, you could recover full and fair compensation for future medical expenses related to your injuries, such as the following:

• Anticipated future medical treatments
• Anticipated surgeries and hospitalizations
• Ongoing prescription medications
• Ongoing diagnostic tests
• Physical therapy and occupational therapy
• Medical equipment and assistive devices
• In-home nursing and attendant care
• Expected complications

Types of Personal Injury Damages Recoverable in Texas

Personal injury damages can be broken down into two broad categories of compensation under Texas personal injury law:

• Economic damages compensate you for the measurable financial losses that result from your injuries. While medical expenses are often the primary source of economic hardship stemming from accidents, injury victims can also seek compensation for lost wages, future earnings, necessary home modifications, mobility or assistive devices, out-of-pocket costs, and property damage (such as vehicle repairs or replacement).
• Non-economic damages compensate you for personal and emotional losses, which, while very real and impactful, do not come with a price tag attached. Some examples include physical and emotional pain and suffering and diminished quality of life.

Pain and Suffering Settlement Examples in Texas

Accident injuries and the medical procedures used to treat them can result in considerable physical pain. The pain can be factored into your personal injury claim, along with the emotional suffering that often accompanies a traumatic accident.

Some examples of pain and suffering that Texas law entitles you to seek compensation through an injury settlement include:

• Physical pain and suffering
• Mental and emotional pain and anguish
• Disfigurement
• Physical impairment
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of enjoyment of life

The Claim Recovery Process in Houston

The claim recovery process typically involves a series of steps you will take once you meet with an attorney to initiate legal action against the party who harmed you. While every claim is unique, you can generally expect it to proceed through the following steps:

• Initial consultation – First, you will meet with an attorney to review the facts of your accident, discuss your injuries, and determine whether you have a viable claim.
• Investigation – Next, your attorney will collect evidence to support your claim. Police reports, medical records, photographs, witness statements, and paychecks or income statements are just a few examples of the types of evidence frequently used in personal injury cases.
• Medical treatment and documentation – As you continue to receive medical care, your lawyer will focus on collecting records and bills to show the extent of your injuries and related expenses.
• Claim preparation and filing – Once your claim is prepared, your attorney can send a formal demand letter to the at-fault party’s insurer outlining your injuries, costs, and requested compensation.
• Negotiation – Your attorney will negotiate with the insurance company in pursuit of a settlement that reflects the full value of your claim.
• Litigation, if necessary – If the other side will not make a fair settlement offer, your case may proceed to court.

Why Choose Our Houston Personal Injury Lawyers for Claim Recovery?

If you have been hurt in an accident someone else caused, the last thing you should have to be worried about is fighting a complex, time-consuming legal battle on your own. Let our personal injury law firm handle it instead.

The experienced personal injury attorneys at Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs have decades of combined experience serving injured people in Houston and throughout Texas. We have recovered over $1 billion for our clients. Our law firm has three attorneys who are Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and have experience handling all types of injury claims.

When you trust Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs with your personal injury claim, you can rest easier knowing an experienced and knowledgeable team is in your corner. Best of all, we provide full legal services at no upfront cost to you. The initial consultation is always free, and we never collect a fee unless and until we recover compensation for you.

Contact Our Texas Injury Firm to Learn More

The claim recovery process after an accident in Houston can be confusing. Get the answers you need from a team that is committed to getting real results and has the track record to show for it.

Contact Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs right away for a free consultation to learn more about your legal rights and options after an injury accident.