Tag: medical-bills
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Why Pursue a Claim for Burn Injuries?
Burn injuries refer to harm inflicted on the surface layer of skin or even the layers of tissue and muscle beneath the top layer of skin. These injuries can be a result of exposure to fire, heated surfaces, steam, or corrosive substances. Burns not only lead to scarring but can also impair mobility and severely…
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Why Should I Submit an Accidental Death Claim?
Submitting a claim will not bring your loved one back. However, even if it’s difficult to consider the legal procedure during such a moment, there are several reasons to submit an accidental death claim: – Financial Compensation: Filing a claim may help secure financial compensation to cover various expenses that resulted from the accident. This…
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How much is my claim worth?
The laws in Florida allow you to receive compensation for the financial losses caused by your injuries. This implies that if you sustain injuries in a pedestrian accident and need to take time off work, you can be reimbursed for your lost wages. You can also seek reimbursement for anticipated future lost earnings, medical expenses,…
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How Much Can My Claim Be Worth?
Under the applicable state law, you can pursue compensation for your losses, which can include time away from work while taking care of your child, medical bills, and other costs. If your child has suffered an injury, it may be important to seek compensation for their future medical costs, too, which can be substantial. an…
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How is the compensation amount determined?
Calculating the compensation value can be straightforward when considering medical bills and repair expenses. However, determining the compensation for pain and suffering becomes more complex. Based on the extent of the injuries, a multiplier is applied to the total medical bills and lost income. This multiplier ranges from 1.5 to 10. Your benefit pay is…
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How are my medical bills compensated?
Once the claim is approved, the healthcare facilities (excluding pharmacies) that have provided treatment for your work-related injury should submit their bills to the Managed Care Organization (MCO). The MCO evaluates and calculates the charges, then sends them electronically to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). The BWC remunerates the MCO, who subsequently distributes payment…
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What type of monetary recovery can I expect to receive?
A person who files a personal injury lawsuit could receive compensation for a variety of injuries that are collectively referred to as “damages”. The recovery can include compensation for past medical bills, future medical bills that you are fairly certain to incur, past lost wages, future loss of earning capacity, and past and future amounts…
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What should I bring to our first meeting?
You should bring all records associated with your case that are in your possession, including medical records, law enforcement reports, incident reports, medical bills, photographs, and the like. This will enable us to provide you with a timely initial assessment of your case.
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What expenses will be covered by insurance regarding lost earnings following a car accident?
In Florida, all drivers are required to have $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) as part of their insurance coverage. This means that if you are involved in an accident, your own insurance will provide PIP benefits regardless of fault. Under PIP, you are entitled to receive 60 percent of your lost earnings, up to…
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What are the different types of bankruptcy I can file?
Chapter 7 (Liquidation) An individual, or married couple, can eliminate most debts without having to pay them. The individual is only allowed to retain a certain amount of assets (vehicle(s), etc.) and must meet income requirements. Any assets exceeding the allowed amount will be sold off and the proceeds distributed to creditors. Chapter 13 (Reorganization)…
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What types of compensation can be sought in a personal injury case?
What is the value of a personal injury claim? The primary form of compensation, compensatory losses, can be further categorized into economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages encompass financial losses and expenses, such as medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and additional care costs. On the other hand, non-economic damages are more subjective and take…