What Medical Documentation Is Needed for Taxicab Accident Claims?
Medical documentation needed for a taxicab accident claim includes bills from emergency rooms and critical care centers and from the physicians and other medical personnel who treated you. You will also need all diagnostic tests that were performed, including X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and CT scans. If you are injured in a taxicab accident, whether you were a passenger, in another car that collided with the cab, or a pedestrian, you will have a more complex path to recover reimbursement for your losses. That complexity is due to the multiple parties and their respective insurance companies that may be liable.
For almost two decades, our team of New York car accident lawyers at Douglas & London has helped injured New Yorkers recover fair and reasonable compensation for their damages and losses. We leverage our substantial knowledge and experience to guide you through collecting and retaining the necessary medical documentation in a taxicab accident claim. Schedule a free consultation today. We’re happy to answer your questions and evaluate your case.
What Types of Medical Documentation Do I Need?
The medical documentation you will need in a taxicab accident will be a function of the nature and extent of your injuries. That documentation might include:
- Records from ambulance companies and paramedics who treated you at the accident scene.
- Bills from emergency rooms, critical care centers, and from the physicians and other medical personnel who treated you.
- Details from all diagnostic tests, including X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and CT scans.
- Descriptions of your injuries and therapy recommendations from physicians who diagnosed your injuries.
- Reports from physical and occupational therapists.
- Services from alternative therapy providers, such as chiropractors and acupuncturists.
- Reports from independent medical examination (IME) from physicians that insurance carriers referred to you.
- Analyses from a case manager regarding the duration and type of medical therapy you will need after your injuries have been stabilized.
Consult an experienced car accident lawyer in New York City for specific recommendations on the documentation you will need to recover compensation in a taxicab accident lawsuit.
Why Is Medical Documentation Important in an NYC Taxicab Accident Claim?
Your attorney will use your medical documentation to show that the accident caused your injuries and that you are not seeking reimbursement for medical costs associated with pre-existing injuries. Your medical documentation will also demonstrate the severity of your injuries and their long-term impact on your life.
You will likely need to deal with insurance companies for the cab company and driver and any other vehicles involved in the accident, all of which may be liable to reimburse your medical expenses. Your personal medical and health insurance will also come into play.
Your attorney will organize your medical documentation and other evidence of the damages you have sustained into a detailed claim package that those insurers will refer to when evaluating your claim. You will have better odds of recovering reimbursement for your losses when that claim package presents a vivid picture of your injuries and the costs and expenses you have incurred.
Call Douglas & London to Schedule a Free Consultation
The personal injury lawyers at Douglas & London have recovered over $18 billion for our injured clients. We have extensive knowledge of the insurance obligations that New York City imposes on taxis and cab companies, which include $50,000 in no-fault insurance and at least $100,000 in liability insurance. We pursue reimbursement from all potential sources, including rideshare services. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today. Since we work on a contingency fee basis, you will not pay attorney’s fees unless we win compensation.
