PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS HELP UNINSURED OBTAIN HEALTH CARE

Most people that consider themselves conservatives believe that personal injury lawsuits are a drain on society because they drive up the cost of health insurance. In fact, this common misperception is often repeated by politicians looking for campaign contributions and or votes. As a Tampa personal injury attorney, my experience has been exactly the opposite. For example, in a previous post, I wrote in detail about how personal injury plaintiffs are required to pay back their private health insurance carriers for treatment incurred as a result of their injury when a favorable settlement or verdict is achieved. Personal injury plaintiffs also have to pay back Workers compensation insurance, Medicare and Medicaid. The net effect is to reduce the cost of health care and not increase it.

However, the most under reported positive effect personal injury lawyers in Tampa and throughout the country have on society involves claims made by uninsured plaintiffs. When an uninsured person is injured as a result of another person's negligence they often cannot get the health care they need. If the personal injury claim has merit, a good personal injury lawyer can arrange for such a client to get health care without paying for the services up front. The health care provider, lawyer, and client sign a document called a letter of protection. The health care provider agrees to provide the health care immediately and wait for payment until the personal injury lawsuit is resolved. The lawyer and the client agree that the health care provider will receive payment from the settlement.

The positive effect on society that is created when a personal injury attorney can arrange for an uninsured client to obtain healthcare on a letter of protection is often much greater than helping just one person. For example, when the uninsured injured person is unable to work because of their injuries they cannot provide for their family and they can become a drain on society. When they are able to obtain the medical care they need they can often go back to work. All of society benefits because they are no longer a drain on society.

Scott Distasio
Tampa personal injury lawyer

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