15 March, 2024
Written by The Barnes Firm, reviewed by Richard Barnes
Rich Barnes
President
Many construction accidents result in severe injuries that require significant medical treatment. Subsequently, injured victims can face piles of medical bills to cover medication, surgical costs, hospitalization, physical therapy, and diagnostic tests.
Fortunately, personal injury law allows construction accident victims to obtain compensation from at-fault third parties who caused their accident. Understanding how to claim medical damages can increase your chances of a positive outcome and financial support for the future.
More importantly, consider working with a trusted construction accident attorney for legal advice on how to properly claim medical damages.
You should prioritize immediate medical attention after you’ve sustained an injury in a construction accident. Ensure you visit a qualified physician for examination, even for a minor injury.
It is important to seek prompt medical attention since symptoms of some injuries may appear days or weeks after the injury. A healthcare provider will diagnose these injuries and create a medical record you can use later to file an insurance claim or lawsuit.
Suppose you delay obtaining immediate medical attention. In that case, the at-fault party insurer may use it as an excuse to question the severity of the injury.
Documentation is crucial for anyone looking to obtain compensation after a construction accident. Suitable documentation can translate to a fair settlement for medical expenses or none at all.
Here are a few pieces of documentation that can help your case:
In particular, it helps to collect information related to the cause of the injury and its impact on the victim’s life.
While most victims obtain compensation from the at-fault party’s insurer, some receive settlement amounts that hardly cover injury-related losses. People who engage construction accident attorneys tend to obtain higher settlement awards than those who pursue insurance claims without legal aid.
Working with an experienced attorney brings several benefits to your construction accident claim. First, an attorney can offer legal advice while compiling the medical documentation required to substantiate your claim.
In addition, an attorney can help negotiate a higher settlement value with the insurer that meets your injury-related losses.
Contact the insurer of the at-fault party about the construction accident. In most cases, an insurer will table a settlement proposal. Your attorney will evaluate the offer and request a better deal if necessary.
If you disagree with the insurer, you may need to file a lawsuit to pursue a fair settlement value that matches your losses.
Some injuries take a short while to heal, with some victims experiencing lingering symptoms for months and coming years. You, therefore, need legal help to obtain suitable compensation for present and future medical expenses.
Consider engaging a professional from The Barnes Firm with over 500 combined years of experience. Contact us online or at (800) 800-0000 for a free case evaluation.
“As President of The Barnes Firm, I have dedicated my career to achieving justice in hundreds of cases for the victims of injuries caused through the fault of others. Additionally, I have been honored to have been elected Best Lawyer and a Super Lawyer”
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