Skyrocketing health costs and the ongoing economic slump have impacted the common man, particularly in dealing with unexpected situations like a chronic illness or an accident.
A 2009 study supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reveals that spiraling medical expenses are one of the major reasons for over 60 percent of most personal bankruptcy filings. This tragic truth is predicted to worsen further, as even top American economists forecast an increase in plant closures, salary cuts and layoffs during this period of recession.
Medical Care and Cost
Healthcare, as we all know, is very expensive and if you are not insured, then a serious illness or an injury can cost you close to a staggering sum of $27,000 (in average). This further includes uncovered or out-of-pocket medical expenses such as:
* Prescription medication
* Deductibles
* Uncovered payments
* Co- payments
An unfortunate fact of life is that some insurers may not follow good faith when evaluating claims of those who are struggling with a serious illness or an injury. There are insurance companies that choose to delay, deny or evade compensation simply to protect bottom lines. They may choose to refuse coverage for essential medical testing or treatments.
In such situations, it becomes vital to seek an attorney’s help to safeguard the claimant’s rights and interests.
Possible Tactics
Some tactics that an insurance company can do or are already doing:
* Deny claims or reimbursement
* Refuse coverage for compulsory medical testing and/or treatments
* Offer alternatives like cheap coverage and less-effective formulas
* Encourage patients to delay their medical treatment
* Elude paying additional damages such as lost wages, pain and suffering compensation
Legal Solutions
Highly knowledgeable, experienced lawyers would be able to accomplish the following:
* Formulate the right strategies to deal with evasive insurance companies.
* Represent you legally and speed up legal procedures to ensure that you get justice.
* Re-invigorate the insurance company’s responses towards legitimate claims filed by patients or victims of accidents.
Numerous insurance companies make up unbelievable stories to deny medical claims or refuse coverage. Prove your case by consulting with a well known attorney who has a proven track record in such cases. Protect yourself at once from being victimized or wrongly denied your rights by a few unscrupulous insurance companies.
Labels: Medical Malpractices, spiraling medical expenses, personal bankruptcy, uncovered payments, deny compensation
About Solomon Neuhardt:
Solomon Neuhardt is the owner and lead attorney at Neuhardt Law Firm, a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and represents individuals and families in personal injury cases, including accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, dog bites, and insurance disputes.
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