When you are the victim of another person’s negligent actions, it can lead to sustaining serious injuries. Though you may know you can recover compensation for the medical expenses you’ve incurred, you may wonder what will happen if you require additional medical care once your case has been settled. Luckily for you, you can fight for these future costs. However, it’s important to understand how future medical expenses are calculated so you know what to expect during these complicated times. The following blog explores these matters in further detail and explores why working with a Broward County personal injury attorney is critical to fighting for the compensation you deserve.
What Are Future Medical Expenses?
For some victims of personal injuries, medical care may be required for years following the accident. However, as you only have two years in Florida to file a claim against the negligent party to pursue compensation, you may believe that any care you need after you reach a settlement is your burden to bear. However, it’s important to understand that you can seek the cost of your future care when filing a claim against the negligent party.
Generally, injuries that require future medical care include, but are not limited to:
- Broken bones
- Soft tissue damage
- Internal organ damage
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Amputations or crush injuries
- Burns and electrocutions
Future care required by an injury victim can include surgery, doctor’s appointments, medication, medical equipment, modifications to a residence, physical therapy, and even transportation to and from appointments.
How Are These Costs Calculated?
Determining the cost of something that has not yet occurred can be incredibly complicated. It’s also important to understand that when you submit your claim to the insurance company of the negligent party, the adjusters will likely try to drastically reduce these costs, as they may claim it’s unnecessary.
As such, it’s critical to connect with an experienced personal injury attorney who can help you through these complicated issues. When you work with an attorney, they have the necessary resources to accurately calculate an estimation for the cost of the future care you require. This includes working with your medical providers to determine what the future of your care looks like and accountants who can calculate the costs and even take future inflation into account to help ensure the treatment you need is covered.
Fighting for the future medical care you require can be incredibly complicated, which is why it’s in your best interest to connect with the experienced team at the Finizo Law Group as soon as possible. We understand how difficult these issues can be, and we believe no one should have to pay for the cost of medical care for an injury inflicted by another person. That’s why we will do everything possible to help you receive a favorable outcome. Contact us today to learn more.
