Will Medical Bills Consume My Entire Personal Injury Settlement?
Generally, medical bills do not eat up all of your compensation in a personal injury case. The biggest limiting factor in most cases is the amount of available insurance coverage. Sometimes, a person’s medical treatment costs may even exceed the policy limits. But even in those situations, Texas law provides certain protections that limit what hospitals and providers can collect, ensuring that you still recover some compensation.
In addition, your attorney can often negotiate with medical providers to reduce bills so that more of the settlement ends up in your pocket. This is one of the many reasons experienced legal representation is so important—managing the economics of your case is just as critical as proving liability. At The Kaufman Law Firm, we keep you updated every step of the way and work to maximize your recovery.
It’s also important to remember that you are entitled to far more than just reimbursement for past medical bills. In Texas, you may also recover compensation for:
Past and future medical expenses
Past and future pain and suffering
Past and future mental anguish
Past and future physical impairment
Past and future disfigurement
Lost wages and lost earning capacity
Other damages, depending on the unique facts of your case
Each of these categories is considered separately, and if your case goes to trial, a jury can assign a separate dollar amount for each category of damages. This means your recovery is not limited to bills alone—every way the injury has affected your life, financially, physically, and emotionally, is taken into account.
At The Kaufman Law Firm, we fight to make sure your settlement or verdict reflects the full value of your case, not just your past medical costs.
