Getting injured is hard enough. But then you get hit with a denial letter for your ER visit, imaging, physical therapy, or follow-up appointments? It feels like the whole system is working against you. The good news is that many
Black ice is the ultimate “gotcha” hazard. It can look like plain, wet pavement one second, and then you’re on the ground the next. The National Weather Service describes black ice as patchy ice that “cannot easily be seen,” often
This story was originally published in KFF Health News -By Fred Schulte Jean Louis-Charles couldn’t afford spine surgery to ease nagging neck and back pain after a car crash. So he signed a document, promising to pay the bill with
Managing a personal injury case is complex. From client intake and evidence collection to settlement negotiations, every step carries legal, financial, and procedural implications. Missed documentation or overlooked deadlines can weaken a case, delay payment, and frustrate clients. That’s why
As per the CDC, 39.5 million Americans seek medical care for personal injuries annually, translating to roughly 126 cases for every 1,000 individuals. Behind these numbers are individuals facing mounting medical bills, lost wages, and extended delays in justice. For
After a serious injury, you probably ask one core question: what can I be compensated for? Most people know medical bills are recoverable. However, many don’t realize that other losses may also qualify. Understanding the types of personal injury damages
Not all “legal funding” is the same. Consumer legal funding gives injured people a small, non-recourse advance to cover living expenses while a claim is pending. Commercial litigation finance funds business disputes. Attorney portfolio financing provides working capital to law
In personal-injury care, small decisions in statute and rulemaking have big, real-world consequences. The right guardrails protect patients, keep providers participating, and improve transparency. The wrong provisions can choke off access to treatment, pressure early settlements, and reduce fairness in
When a patient is injured and cannot pay for treatment upfront, providers and attorneys often turn to Letters of Protection (LOPs) and medical liens. These arrangements enable treatment to move forward, but they also involve important legal and financial considerations
If you’ve ever faced a personal injury and relied on Medicaid to cover your medical expenses, you already know how complicated the settlement process can get. In such cases, one of the biggest—and often least understood—factors is the Medicaid lien.
