Get treated. Do not skip care because you are worried about the bill. In many injury cases, there are ways to get medical treatment now and sort out payment later, and the cost of care can become part of what you recover from the person who hurt you.
Here is how it often works in San Diego. If you have health insurance, use it, even for accident injuries. Some auto policies include Medical Payments coverage, sometimes called MedPay, that pays your bills up to a limit no matter who was at fault. And in a lot of injury cases, doctors and clinics will treat you on a medical lien. That means they wait to get paid out of your eventual settlement or verdict instead of billing you up front.
When we take on a personal injury case, part of Joe's job is connecting you with providers who work on liens and making sure your treatment is documented so it counts toward your claim. Whether your case comes from a car accident or a slip and fall, the medical bills, future care, and lost wages can all be part of your damages.
This is general information, not legal advice, and every case is different.
Most of our injury cases are handled on contingency, so there is no fee unless we recover for you. The consultation is free and confidential. Call Crudo Law at (858) 622-7280 or reach us through /contact to talk through your options.