Rialto Car Accident Lawyers
If you get into a car crash in Rialto and are severely injured, your primary goal should be to get the necessary medical attention you need. A skilled car accident lawyer will advise you, however, that signing a medical lien to take care of your medical expenses is typically the last thing you want to do. Bisnar Chase can help you get the compensation you need to deal with medical bills in addition to being compensated fairly for your property damage and general damages. Contact us to see if you have a case today!
Consider Other Payment Options Before Agreeing to a Medical Lien
Some of the most experienced Rialto car collision lawyers realize that there are far more preferred methods to settle your medical bills than signing a medical lien. "Sign a lien agreement with your doctor, chiropractor or therapist and your lawyer will have to pay your medical expenses directly from your claim settlement amount," notes John Bisnar. "Better to pay your medical expenses using your own medical insurance; that way, the insurance company will have some oversight on the services and the amounts billed to you by the medical provider. With a medical lien, there's no oversight; you're literally at the mercy of the medical provider and you'll be billed whatever they deem "typical." Usually, the services offered through medical liens are far more expensive.
Then there's the other big drawback with medical liens: Should your settlement sum fall short of your medical bills--or worse yet, if you get no settlement at all--you would still be liable for the full amount of the medical services attached to the lien. Your medical provider can promptly demand full payment on all amounts they billed you. Conversely, if you don't sign a lien, you could keep a larger portion of your settlement amount.
Seek the Advice of a Car Collision Lawyer
A trustworthy Rialto car crash lawyer can provide you with important advice on medical liens and other car injury settlement matters. The finest lawyers offer no charge, no pressure consultations. They can guide you, and they have the skills and experience to make sure you are fairly compensated for your losses and medical expenses. Call 800-561-4887 today.
Most Dangerous Intersection in Rialto**
Riverside Ave & Baseline Rd
Last 5 Years:
58 Accidents
80 Injuries
0 Deaths
City of Rialto
Population: 101910
Avg Auto Injuries per 1,000: 6
Rialto Crime Index*: 298.6
Nearby Cities Crime Indicies*
Fontana: 223.5
Colton: 302.7
San Bernardino: 555
* Crime index data taken from city-data.com. The national average is 315.5. The crime index is calculated using the population and severity of crimes vs the frequency of crimes committed.
**All intersection data is taken from the California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System and is measured over the last 5 years of local and arterial street car accidents (non-highway). The data is not updated in real time.
More Unsafe Intersections in Rialto**
Foothill Blvd & Riverside Ave
Accidents: 29
Injuries: 47
Deaths: 2
Riverside Ave & Merrill Ave
Accidents: 36
Injuries: 41
Deaths: 0
Riverside Ave & Valley Blvd
Accidents: 35
Injuries: 40
Deaths: 0
** All intersection data is taken from the California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System and is measured over the last 5 years of local and arterial street car accidents (non-highway). The data is not updated in real time.