When you have been in an accident, some folks believe that the defendant’s insurance company is responsible for your medical bills as they are incurred.

Not true, and this can really put people in a bind, especially if they don’t have health insurance!

The truth is that the defendant’s car insurance company may ultimately be responsible for paying your medical bills, but they aren’t likely to pay you a dime until the entire case is settled.

Now, here’s a trick I’ve seen. Some WILL offer to pay a portion of your medical bills now as long as you agree to not get a lawyer! That’s usually a bad choice though I can understand why some people would agree to that.

An experienced personal injury attorney will help you sort out all of the possible sources of funds to pay those medical bills. Sometimes the bill paying can be delayed and at other times loans (usually expensive loans, no doubt) can be written.

The point is to at least consult with an experienced personan injury lawyer in your area before signing away any of your rights with the insurance company.