Buffalo personal injury lawsuits can become complicated when medical payments are being made by government run programs or even, in some cases, private health insurers. This is because in many cases, these parties may have a right to full – or at least partial – reimbursement for any payments made to treat injuries compensated for in a personal injury lawsuit.
As a result, the agency or agencies covering medical expenses will usually want to be apprised of any resolution to the personal injury lawsuit so that they can ensure that their rights are not compromised. Further complicating such matters is that what rights the agency possesses, its influence over resolving the lawsuit, and the circumstances under which it is entitled to full or partial compensation may vary greatly from agency to agency.
Your personal injury attorney does not want to resolve your case only to have much of your compensation taken from you as reimbursement for past medical payments. While this may sometimes be unavoidable, an awareness of what agencies may hold such claims can assist your attorney in determining how best to proceed with your case.
If you have suffered a personal injury, please feel free to call us at 716-542-5444. We would be happy to help.
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