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Burns can happen in a variety of ways, from a car accident to a kitchen mishap. When the burn injury is the fault of another party, you need to make sure that you have the medical documentation you need to get the settlement or judgment you deserve. You need this evidence to build a case for compensation. Explore everything you need to know.
While you probably have a visible burn scar, medical documentation is key to proving the extent of your injuries and the expenses involved. Medication documentation is important because:
Before reaching a settlement or judgment, the insurance company and courts need to know how much your medical bills are and the expected continuing treatment costs. Your medical records are evidence of your injuries and the expenses associated with them.
You will receive a settlement offer or judgment based on the information provided in your medical records. If you’ve had extensive medical bills, surgeries, and treatments, it’s in the medical documentation, and you can expect to receive more funds.
After a burn injury, you want to make all the right moves. Here’s a look at how to document burn injuries:
Burn injury claims need evidence documented. This includes the size and type of burn. Treatments provided for the burn, such as debridement, medications, and possible surgeries. This can include future expected surgeries.
Medical professionals are adept at documenting injuries. You can sign a release allowing your attorney and the insurance company access to your medical records. Your healthcare provider should be able to provide written and photographic evidence, and this can include any testing done on the burns.
There are some personal records that you need to maintain and organize. This can include payments for prescriptions, co-pays, and lost wages. You can keep past pay stubs and current pay stubs to show lost wages or time from work due to your injury.
Hospital records are protected. However, you should be able to request and receive your records when you need them. As part of your burn injury claim, you might need to sign a release for your attorney and the insurance company to access them as well.
You want your burn injury claim to be taken seriously. Discover the process:
Even a mild burn needs medical treatment. If you don’t seek medical treatment for your burn, you run the risk of an infection or other issues later on.
If the burn happened in a public place, you want to get the names of any witnesses and ensure that a manager files an incident report to document the incident. You can also take photos with your phone of the injuries and the location where the burn happened.
You might be wondering, can I sue for a burn injury? In most cases, where the burn occurred due to the negligence of someone else, you can. It’s always a good idea to immediately contact a burn injury lawyer like the team at BrewerWood Law Firm.
Your attorney will investigate the incident. They’ll look at medical records and reports made at the scene of the accident. Witnesses might also be interviewed to determine the responsible party.
If you already have a burn injury lawyer, they’ll file the claim on your behalf. This is the beginning stage of a burn injury claim. The insurance company wants to pay as little as possible, and your attorney strives to get them to pay the most.
BrewerWood Law Firm understands the documentation process, and we can help you prepare comprehensive claims. We strive to ensure that you have the money you need to pay your hospital bills and more. Our team wants the opportunity to discuss your case with you. Contact us now.
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