How Do I Keep Track of My Medical Bills?
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Question: How do I keep track of all my bills?
St. George Attorney Answer:
It is very important to keep track of all of your medical bills after your injury from
your St. George, Utah car accident. Here is how to keep accurate records of your
bills:
- Ask for a bill from each visit to a doctor or any medical treatment.
Keep a record of all of your bills from all of your medical visits, including doctors,
hospitals, physical therapists, chiropractors, or any other medical facility.
- Keep all prescription bills and receipts.
Save copies of any charges from the pharmacy for any medicine that you buy due to
your injury.
- Keep a chart or spreadsheet with all of your expenses related to the injury,
and make sure to keep track of dates as well.
Make a separate record with the dates of each medical treatment or prescription, as
well as the costs, including how the expense was paid (by you or by insurance). This
is very important because it allows you to have a detailed record of your injury
expenses all in one place. This will make it easier for your attorney to help you.
- Get a copy of each medical bill, pharmacy bill, or other bill related to your St.
George injury to your attorney.
It is crucial that your attorney has copies of all medical bills, as well as your medical
bill chart or summary when your case is ready to be resolved. Whether or not your
lawyer receives copies of bills from your medical facilities, it is very important to
double check that he has all records so that you can receive the maximum value for
your injuries during your settlement. If your attorney is missing any bills or
records, your case may settle for much less than it is worth.
- Maintain records of medical bills, even if your health insurance carrier pays
them.
If your health insurance carrier pays or processes some of your medical bills, you
must still keep records of all of the expenses paid, regardless of the payer. Keep
copies of the bills, and keep track on your expense chart or summary. Also provide
copies of these to your St. George attorney.