* How do I pay for my medical expenses prior to receiving my settlement?

A personal injury settlement is appropriate only after all necessary medical treatment has been received and all of your damages have been fully calculated.

Therefore, the insurance company or at-fault party responsible for paying you your settlement, will not pay for your medical expenses prior to paying your settlement.

This means that you will be responsible to pay your medical expenses prior to obtaining your settlement.

The best way to pay for treatment is through what is called a Personal Injury Protection (called "PIP") insurance policy endorsement.

A PIP endorsement can be purchased along with your motor vehicle policy and pays for medical expenses up to a certain dollar amount prior to obtaining your settlement.

Health insurance is another way to pay for your medical expenses prior to settlement.

Additionally, some health care providers including board certified medical specialists, hospitals, MRI centers, chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, pharmacists, etc. are willing to provide health care services to our clients on what is called a lien.

This means the health care provider will render the necessary medical treatment and wait to be paid until you receive your settlement.

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To discuss you or your loved one's personal injury case, please contact Foster Law Offices to schedule a free consultation. We encourage you to discuss your case with an experienced personal injury attorney.

We offer free in-home or office appointments. Consultations are always free, there are no up-front fees, and you pay only if we win your case.