How To Pay For An Ambulance Ride After An Accident

If you were seriously injured after some type of personal injury event like a Pennsylvania car accident or slip-and-call accident, you may need immediate medical attention. As a result, an ambulance may be necessary to get you as quickly as possible to the emergency room and to administer all-important medical aid while you are on your way.

Ambulance rides and Emergency Medical Technicians are essential and provide critical life-saving services to injured individuals, but such assistance is expensive. In some cases, victims who would benefit from using an ambulance may reject having one simply due to the cost. However, in those situations where minutes matter, there may be no ability to make a decision on whether to use an ambulance or not. When ambulatory care is used, an injured party who is eventually released from the hospital may wonder how they will pay for their ambulance ride.

If a negligent party in Pennsylvania injured you, you could benefit by talking to a Philadelphia personal injury attorney at Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP. The experienced legal team at Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP, will help you determine what your legal options are for obtaining the compensation you need for the financial losses you sustained.

Obtaining Compensation for An Ambulance Ride after an Injury Accident

When you are catastrophically injured, the medical treatment and quick transport to a hospital that an ambulance ride offers can save your life. After you are released from the hospital, keeping all documentation related to the care you received and your ride can help you document your injuries and diagnosis as well as connect them directly with your accident.

To pay for an ambulance ride, you may contact your health insurance and speak to an agent who can inform you of your policy’s coverage for emergency transportation. This can give you more information about what out-of-pocket costs may be owed.

Depending on how your injury accident occurred, you may be able to file a personal injury claim and include the cost of your ambulance ride in your list of damages. Additionally, you can include the cost of your medical care, any missed wages you had to lose out on as a result of being unable to work because of your injuries, your pain and suffering, and potentially more. An experienced attorney can advise you on what damages are recoverable and help you ensure that when you file a claim, it is for the totality of the losses you suffered.

Speak with an Attorney at Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP

Suppose you were hurt so badly that you required an ambulance to take you to the emergency room for medical treatment and care. In that case, you may only be responsible for a portion of the emergency care service based on your insurance policy. Or, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim and have your ambulatory expenses covered in your claim. 

For help with a personal injury claim in Pennsylvania and to obtain answers to your questions after an injury accident, please call Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP, today at (215) 731-9900 and schedule a free consultation with an attorney.