Worried about ER and ambulance bills stacking up before your case settles? You’re not alone. After a crash, invoices and calls start fast. Our team deals with the insurance side so you can focus on getting care, and we work on a contingency fee—no hourly bills and nothing up front.
The immediate problem: statements and phone calls
Hospitals and providers bill first and ask questions later. Once you hire counsel, we handle insurer communication and help you line up treatment. Many providers will route statements to the case file and pause direct billing after they receive notice that you have representation, especially when they know the claim is active.
How billing is usually handled during the case
The day-to-day goal is simple: keep treatment moving while the claim is built. Your medical records, imaging, and doctor notes also prove case value, so skipping care hurts both health and claim. In practice, providers often agree to wait for payment from the settlement or judgment and, if needed, may assert a lien that gets resolved at closing.
If a provider won’t hold the balance
Not every office will pause billing. When that happens, we work on a short plan so you can keep appointments. The priority is avoiding gaps in care that insurers can use to discount your injuries.
What happens at settlement
Money flows in a clear order:
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Gross settlement
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Attorney’s fee per your agreement
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Case costs advanced by the firm
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Medical liens and provider balances
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Net to you
Your legal team reconciles provider claims and issues a closing statement so every dollar is accounted for before your check is cut.
Keep your treatment on track
Tell your doctors you have counsel and that our office will send notice. Consistent care helps you recover and documents your injuries for the claim. If you get new bills, forward them to us so we can add them to your file and contact the sender.
Timing in Louisiana
Louisiana’s personal injury deadline is short—often one year from the wreck date. Get advice early so evidence and deadlines are protected.
FAQ
Do you charge me while the case is pending?
No. The firm works on contingency—no hourly fees, and the firm is paid only if money is recovered.
Will providers always pause billing?
Often, once they receive notice that you have counsel and a claim is active. Some will still bill; we address it with the office so treatment stays on track.
Who deals with the insurance company?
Your lawyer’s office handles calls, letters, and negotiation so you’re not pressured into a low offer.
Need help with bills after a wreck? Call Inzina Law for a free case review. We’ll handle the insurance side while you focus on getting better.
Disclaimer
General information only. Not legal advice. Reading this site or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not send confidential information until we confirm representation. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.