Legal Question in Insurance Law in Florida

i was in a car accident in Florida. the insurance company has offered me a settlement based on medical bills and cost associated with the accident. I dont have an attorney. my question is if the settlement payout is based on medical expenses amounts sent directly to the insurance company from the doctors. i sign a release based on those amounts, collect the money, if i can negotiate the lower medical bills is that money legally mine? The adjusters letter states im responsible to pay medical out of the claim..


Asked on 8/02/14, 5:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

First my advice you should seek an attorney assist you. Second All monies to settle a case should be paid to you and you would then be responsible for the paying the bills. Third I would not have the insurance company pay the doctors directly. Is the case settled already or in the process of negotiation still?

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Answered on 8/02/14, 8:03 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Yes.

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Answered on 8/02/14, 9:32 am


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