Victims hurt by a careless driver can demand help with the hardships experienced during recovery. That can include all of their medical bills and even chiropractor bills in some cases.
Maison Law takes a stand for victims hurt on California highways. We demand full and long-lasting support for patients with broken bones and strained backs and necks.
To find out what’s possible, please contact us for a free, no-obligation case review. It’s a no-risk opportunity to go over the best way to hold a car insurer 100% responsible for your medical bills.
Critical Post-Accident Care from a Chiropractor
A frightening accident on a California freeway can leave victims with cracked bones, torn muscles and tendons, and a lot of pain.
They may need surgery and months of physical therapy, and sometimes that’s not enough to restore full use of limbs, the back, and neck without pain. There are times when physicians recommend that victims get care from a Chiropractor.
The CDC defines these practitioners this way:
Chiropractor: A person who performs hands-on therapy concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, primarily the spine, and its function.
A Chiropractor is a licensed healthcare professional who helps car accident victims with musculoskeletal (tissue and bones) damage and nerve damage. They usually don’t include drugs in their treatment plan.
Treatment from a Chiropractor is often covered in a car accident settlement, especially if it’s been recommended by a doctor.
That treatment might include:
- Adjusting the spine with hands and/or small tools
- Massaging muscles and tissue to promote flexibility and reduce pain
- Prescribing stretching routines at home
- Promote healthy lifestyles, which may include good posture and healthy eating
Of course, pain is a major reason patients seek help from Chiropractors. They try to help patients unlock limbs that have suffered bone fractures. They try to help patients with stiff backs and joints after being knocked around in a crash.
It’s extremely helpful therapy that should be covered by at-fault drivers and their car insurance providers.
What Does a Chiropractor Cost?
Patients may seek relief during a difficult recovery from a strained back or whiplash. But this care can be expensive. An initial visit might be as high as $350, with subsequent check-ups around $100 dollars. In bigger California cities, the prices will be higher (e.g., the Bay Area, Southern California)
The costs can add up when patients need relief from pain and stiffness every week. Especially when car accident victims are unable to go into work to earn a paycheck. Some health insurance providers cover around 20 visits a year. But there’s a co-pay, and patients also often have to meet a deductible.
Getting Chiropractor Sessions Paid for After a Collision
Even when auto insurers agree to pay, the money can be delayed several months. One way a lawyer can help victims defer the cost of therapy is by sending clients to a chiropractor who will provide treatment on a medical lien.
It means they know about your car accident and agree to put off billing you until you receive settlement money. Sometimes an experienced lawyer is even able to negotiate a lower price. In some cases, those therapy bills can be sent directly to the car insurance company.
Health Insurance: Victims desperate for financial help shouldn’t assume that if an insurance provider covers all the bills, it lets them off the hook. Health insurance companies will demand reimbursement when victims receive a settlement. Insurers might also seek the money directly from the car insurance company in a legal process called subrogation.
Support for Car Accident Victims
A Maison Law attorney gets aggressive to get all medical costs covered in a settlement agreement or even in court if necessary (through a lawsuit).
The hospital bills and ambulance fees should all be paid off. Victims should also receive support for the time they are unable to work to support themselves and their families.
With long-term illnesses and when long bouts of therapy sessions are needed, there are some other hardships that should be covered.
- The pain that’s endured during a long recovery and during chiropractic treatment.
- The emotional setbacks during a difficult and discouraging recovery.
- The costs of medical equipment patients may rely on.
- The loss of enjoyment of life while pain and stiffness force victims to give up certain hobbies and skip family activities.
- Reimbursement for the travel costs to visit chiropractors.
- The lost income while victims must take off additional work time for appointments.
Contact a California Car Accident Attorney
If your car accident leaves you with a serious injury and another driver was to blame, it’s a good indicator that you should have a lawyer for your case. If your accident only involves vehicle damage, you probably won’t need legal assistance for your claim.
But with a serious injury, a lawyer has a good chance of winning you much more than you could secure by filing a claim yourself.
Maison Law offers free case reviews to all injured car accident victims and their families. There’s no obligation, but if you need a lawyer, you don’t have to worry about how you’ll pay one. We work on behalf of clients with no upfront costs. We are only paid if your case is won. Then our fee comes out of a settlement check the car insurance company must write.
