Doctor and Hospital Bills

These expenses are a central issue, but they compensate only for the costs of treatments and procedures. They do not encompass the less tangible aspects of injury such as physical and mental trauma, negative impact on daily living and other variables. Sometimes the injuries are such that, while painful, they heal on their own. In these cases the pitfalls of using medical bills as a basis for compensation are even more apparent.

Lost Income

As you, your Decatur personal injury lawyer and the adjuster work to set a value on your case, the earnings you lost due to the accident will figure largely in the calculations. The adjuster will deduct taxes and Social Security payments from your gross wage and set your wages lost at the resulting figure.

Incidentals

These expenses include housekeeping or babysitting services, fees for rental cars and other unexpected costs that arose because of the accident. All related receipts and paid invoices should be kept, as these expenses will need to be documented. If no documentation is available, the insurer may deny reimbursement. If the claimant’s family provides assistance for payment, the insurer may also be reluctant to acknowledge the credibility of those bills.

Bring Us Your Case

Take the most important first step toward resolving your personal injury case. Contact your Decatur personal injury attorney at McCarthy Rowden & Baker by calling 800-373-6050 today.