Answer - Do I Have To Pay Back My Health Insurer From My Settlement
When you need to hire a Missouri personal injury attorney after an accident, it can create a lot of stress. Once a client has had a chance to sit down with an attorney and has a chance to ask questions, they begin to feel more comfortable. One of the questions I receive during many consultations is can the client's health insurer demand repayment for the medical expenses.
Health insurers often try to collect money for repayment after a settlement or verdict. They even cite to provisions in the health insurance contract. But in Missouri, these provisions are often invalid. As a Missouri personal injury lawyer, I run into an issue like this every once in a while. A medical insurance company will try to claim a lien against a personal injury victim's settlement to recover for medical expenses paid by the company. According to Missouri law, in a personal injury case it is against public policy for a health insurer to claim a lien against an injury judgment.
It can be challenging to understand every Missouri law regarding personal injury, which is why an experienced personal injury attorney is important to an injured victim. Hiring an attorney will maximize your chances of receiving full compensation for any injuries sustained in an accident. If you've been injured in a slip & fall, motor vehicle accident, or an accident caused by negligence, don't be afraid to speak to an attorney. Our experienced Missouri personal injury attorneys see how frustrating it can be for our clients, so we make sure to explain everything to the client to make them more comfortable. Call 888.956.2487 for a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim. Come prepared with all your questions and we'll help answer them.
Joshua P. Myers is the owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and a founding partner of Schultz & Myers, LLC. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his personal injury law firm routinely handles claims that result in personal injury or death throughout the Midwest. If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, please contact a personal injury attorney to learn your rights. It is always free to discuss your case and there are never any attorney's fees until we recover on your behalf.
Health insurers often try to collect money for repayment after a settlement or verdict. They even cite to provisions in the health insurance contract. But in Missouri, these provisions are often invalid. As a Missouri personal injury lawyer, I run into an issue like this every once in a while. A medical insurance company will try to claim a lien against a personal injury victim's settlement to recover for medical expenses paid by the company. According to Missouri law, in a personal injury case it is against public policy for a health insurer to claim a lien against an injury judgment.
It can be challenging to understand every Missouri law regarding personal injury, which is why an experienced personal injury attorney is important to an injured victim. Hiring an attorney will maximize your chances of receiving full compensation for any injuries sustained in an accident. If you've been injured in a slip & fall, motor vehicle accident, or an accident caused by negligence, don't be afraid to speak to an attorney. Our experienced Missouri personal injury attorneys see how frustrating it can be for our clients, so we make sure to explain everything to the client to make them more comfortable. Call 888.956.2487 for a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim. Come prepared with all your questions and we'll help answer them.
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Joshua P. Myers is the owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and a founding partner of Schultz & Myers, LLC. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his personal injury law firm routinely handles claims that result in personal injury or death throughout the Midwest. If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, please contact a personal injury attorney to learn your rights. It is always free to discuss your case and there are never any attorney's fees until we recover on your behalf.
