Auto Insurance Claims/Medical Bills

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Expert: - 3/27/2009


Question
Hello,

Does the cost of medication and medical supplies (ie.knee brace) count towards medical bills?  

I had a knee injury as a result of a car accident and I needed a special knee brace.  The medication is also directly related to my accident.

Thanks!

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Hi Daniel,

Yes. Any and all expenses related to the accident are part of your claim. This includes medical bills, prescriptions, braces, crutches, etc. You can even charge mileage for your trips to the doctor or therapy.

I hope this helps
Richard Hixenbauh

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Auto insurance claims procedure, auto coverage, liability issues, auto damage questions, how to deal with the insurance company, loss of use and diminished value.

Experience

I have been involved in the insurance industry for over 25 years. I have experience in underwriting, sales, claims adjusting, auto damage estimating, auto value appraising and diminished value appraising. I have testified as an expert witness over 35 times.

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Society of Certified Auto Appraisers

Education/Credentials
Completed all required courses for the Florida Property-Casualty agents license and the Florida claims adjusters license. I have attended various courses on auto damage estmating, vehicle appraising and am ASE certified in collision damage analysis.

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My company has done work for consumers nationwide.

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