WHAT IS ARBITRATION FOR CAR ACCIDENT MEDICAL BILLS? MN LAWYER
Minnesota is a “No-Fault” state for car accidents. What does this mean? It means that your auto insurance must pay your car accident medical bills automatically. In other words, getting your medical bills paid after a car accident doesn’t require proving the other driver was at fault. So, what could go wrong? A common dispute in car accident cases is when your insurance claims you were not injured or your injuries are not from the crash. Fortunately, MN has an arbitration system to resolve these disputes. Our car accident lawyers deal with medical arbitration issues frequently.
If your auto insurance refuses to pay your medical bills, you have the right to arbitration. You can arbitrate unpaid medical bills and wage loss up to $10,000. Fortunately, Minnesota has a great system to make these arbitrations fast and simple. In MN, we use the American Arbitration Association to facilitate No-Fault arbitrations. The arbitration form is just one page, and the filing fee is $40. Plus, if you win, you will even get the $40 back.
At the time you file for arbitration, you medical bills must not exceed $10,000. Therefore, it is best to know as soon as possible if the insurance company is going to deny payment. However, once you file for arbitration, your bills can continue to accumulate beyond $10,000, and the total can be awarded up to your policy limits. There is some strategy involved is this that an experienced car accident lawyer can help you with.
CAR ACCIDENT MEDICAL BILLS ARBITRATION LAWYERS MN
If you have been injured in a car accident, call our lawyers for a free consultation. First, we will answer your questions and explain your rights. If needed, we can help you with auto related medical bills and arbitrations. In fact, many people call us for the first time when their auto insurance company denies a medical bill or sends them for an “independent” medical examination.
In addition, we will make sure you get all of the compensation you are entitled to. Of course, this starts with medical bills and the damage to your car. However, there is much more. For example, you may have missed time from work. Also, you may need future medical care. Most importantly, your life has been disrupted and may continue to be in the future. All of those issues require compensation.
Pam Rochlin and David Rochlin are Minnesota car accident lawyers with over 25 years’ experience. When you call, the initial consultation is free. Further, we never charge anything unless you receive compensation for your injuries.