Rear-ended by uninsured motorist, car damage and injuries

by Guest » Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:36 pm
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An uninsured driver rear ended me a little over a week ago. I contacted my insurance and they estimated $3000 damage to my car, it has been in the shop for about a week now. I've been having back, neck, shoulder and arm pain since the accident, and it hasn't improved. I went to the ER, saw my own dr four days after the accident and saw an orthopedic dr last week. I am on pain meds, muscle relaxer and anti-inflammatory, and I am supposed to start physical therapy next week. I have called my insurance many times but have not gotten a clear explanation of how this is going to be paid for. Should I have my doctors bill my health insurance or auto? I know I have $1000 in Med Pay, but does that amount go directly to the providers, or to me?

My main problem is that I can't afford all the copays for the dr visits and PT, along with my deductible and the cost of the rental car while mine is in the shop. I am self employed and have not been able to work much at all due to my injuries. Does my Uninsured Motorist coverage help with lost wages at all? Can I get the $1000 Med Pay now, since I've already gone over that amount in bills, or is it done when I'm completely done with treatment? Thank you for any advice.

Total Comments: 11

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:27 pm Post Subject:

That is the opposite of what her coworker told me yesterday



And these are your own insurance people that you pay to help you when you need it. Imagine having to deal with another driver's insurance people who aren't paid to help you!

Thanks for all the help and advice, I really didn't know where to turn with this, and you guys have been very helpful.



Glad to be of help. I hope everything ends up working out OK! :)

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