Legal Question in Personal Injury in Missouri

Personal Medical to pay medical bills in settlement

I have been in an auto accident that

was a 4 car pile up. we were 3rd in

line. The first people to get hit. The

accident has been deemed the fault

from the person behind us. Only soft

tissue damage for me. Treated and

released for me after 4 months -

$8,500 bill. The girl in our car had

only $1,000 coverage for medical for

her passengers each. They have paid

this to my medical bill. The person

who hit us offered me $10,500 for

pain and suffering from the party at

fault. I have personal health

insurance - Blue Cross/Blue Shield

that I pay every month. Will my

medical coverage pay my medical bill

of $8,500 if I accept the $10,500

from the party at fault? Is the

$10,500 a fair amount for pain and

suffering with just soft tissue

damage?

Personal Injury:

I had neck and lower back pain that

was treated and released by the

chiropractor.


Asked on 11/13/08, 8:30 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Spencer Farris The S.E. Farris Law Firm

Re: Personal Medical to pay medical bills in settlement

The settlement offer sounds low, but it is impossible to say without seeing your treatment records and speaking with you. Few health insurers are entitled to reimbursement in Missouri, but SOME are, and an attorney should review the policy for you.

You should speak to a trial attorney who represents injury victims. I would be happy to review your case, without charge. If the settlement offer is a good one, I will tell you. If I think you are entitled to more money, I will tell you that too, whether you choose to hire my firm or not.

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Answered on 11/13/08, 11:55 am


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