Out-Of-Pocket Expenses After A Car Wreck: What You Can And Can’t Get Reimbursed For In California

In this article, you will discover:

• Whether you can be reimbursed for co-pays and prescriptions after a California car wreck.
• Documentation needed to prove out-of-pocket expenses in a California car wreck.
• Whether lost wages are an out-of-pocket expense in a California car wreck.

Are Medical Co-Pays And Prescriptions Reimbursable In California?

Out-of-pocket medical costs are part of the special damages you can recover in an auto wreck case. Special damages refer to past, present and future medical bills you incur as a direct result of your injuries. If you are treated through your health insurance, you’ll have a co-pay or a deductible. In an auto wreck case, the amount you pay out-of-pocket is fully recoverable.

Can I Be Reimbursed For Transportation To Medical Appointments After A Car Wreck?

Transportation expenses are fully recoverable in a California personal injury action, provided they are substantiated. You must calculate the mileage from your home to each of your doctor visits. Multiply that mileage by an accepted rate per mile, and you will have the transportation expense for your case.

Many law firms do not include expenses like this in their demand packages, but every demand to the at-fault insurance carrier should include this mileage for your recovery.

What Essential Documentation Is Needed To Prove Out-Of-Pocket Expenses In A Car Wreck Case?

Receipts are essential. Insurance companies are not in the business of taking your word. Every amount of damage you claim must be documented and presented cohesively and coherently to be reimbursed. That requirement for receipts or documentation applies to deductibles, co-pays, rental bills, treatment or any other out-of-pocket expenses in your auto incident case.

Attorney Shawn Gozarkhah is a skilled lawyer based in Los Angeles who has helped numerous clients like you navigate the complexities of auto wreck law. With years of experience, he is prepared to assist you with obtaining all of your out-of-pocket expenses related to your car wreck claim so that you can secure the fair compensation you’re entitled to.

Still have questions? Ready to get started? Contact The Law Man Group, APC today to schedule an initial consultation.

Are Lost Wages An Out-Of-Pocket Expense Or A Separate Category In California Injury Claims?

Lost wages are separate from out-of-pocket expenses because they’re not incurred. Lost wages are recoverable as part of your claim. However, they will require documentation from your employer and perhaps information related to your past income to demonstrate how much time you lost from work and how much money you lost from that time.

There are several ways to recover lost wages. An experienced attorney can walk you through these various options.

Notes From The Field: How An Attorney Helps You Track And Recover Every Expense

Attorneys in this line of work know all of the possible out-of-pocket expenses you may have incurred and will ask you about them. They will also help you gather the requisite information, receipts and documentation you need and present them coherently to the at-fault parties for reimbursement.

Our office has various letter templates that we use to obtain information from your employer, health insurance representatives or anyone else needed to document your out-of-pocket expenses.

Mileage expenses are often overlooked because they typically don’t form a significant part of the case. It takes effort to document and present a mileage claim properly. Other overlooked out-of-pocket expenses include co-pays and property damage deductibles. Our office will work with you to ensure that these expenses are reimbursed in every case.

Still Have Questions? Ready To Get Started?

For more information on out-of-pocket expenses in California car wrecks, an initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (818) 337-5214 today.