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The insurance coverage under which an accident victim might recover compensation depends on the circumstances. Most often, they will file a claim with the at-fault driver’s auto liability insurance. However, policies covering other parties who bear liability, such as the at-fault driver’s employer if the collision occurred while they were working, may be available.Car accident victims who suffer injuries while on the job can also seek coverage for medical bills through workers’ compensation. This may apply when they\u2019re involved in a crash while driving between client sites or driving out of town for a work-related event.After a collision in Alabama, talk to an experienced auto accident attorney to calculate your expenses and determine your options for seeking reimbursement or compensation for future needs.What Are Some Ways Your Medical Bills Could Be Paid?Depending on the circumstances surrounding the crash, a person injured in a car accident in Alabama may have various options for seeking reimbursement or coverage for their medical expenses, such as:The at-fault driver\u2019s bodily injury liability insuranceThe injured victim\u2019s uninsured motorist coverage, if the at-fault driver has no insurance, or medical payments (MedPay) coverageLawsuits against the at-fault driver and other liable parties, such as the at-fault driver\u2019s employer or a bar that overserved a drunk driverWorkers\u2019 compensation claims, if the accident victim gets hurt in a collision during work\ufeffWhat If the Person Who Hit You Had No Insurance?Alabama requires all drivers licensed in the state who drive personal vehicles to carry insurance coverage. This insurance should include liability coverage with the following minimum policy limits:$25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident of bodily injury and death liability coverage$25,000 per accident of property damage liability coverageHowever, some drivers do not have liability insurance because they cannot afford it, forget to pay their monthly premiums, or inadvertently let their policy lapse.When you get injured in an accident caused by a driver without insurance, you still have options for recovering compensation for your recovery expenses. First, you may be able to turn to your auto insurance for coverage. Alabama requires car insurance companies to offer policyholders uninsured motorist coverage equal to their bodily injury liability limits the policyholder purchased. Having uninsured motorist coverage means your insurance company steps in for the insurance the at-fault driver should have carried. You may also have other optional auto insurance coverages to pay for accident expenses, such as MedPay.Depending on the circumstances of the car accident, you may have additional claims against other liable parties, such as the uninsured at-fault driver\u2019s employer and the owner or manufacturer of their vehicle.What Medical Expenses Could Be Covered by the At-Fault Driver’s Insurance?When you sustain injuries in a car wreck, you can pursue compensation from the at-fault driver’s liability insurance coverage. Common examples of medical expenses you may have after a car crash that the at-fault driver’s auto insurance may cover include:Emergency care, including ambulance transportation and treatment at an emergency room or urgent care clinicHospitalization, including surgeries or time spent in intensive care to recover from critical condition after sustaining catastrophic injuriesDoctor visits, including appointments with your primary care physician or with specialists like neurologists or orthopedic surgeonsPurchases of mobility equipment like crutches, braces, canes, walkers, or wheelchairsPhysical, occupational, speech, and recreational therapyMedications, including antibiotics to treat infections or prescription pain medicationPain management care, including prescriptions or trigger point injectionsWhat Other Compensation Could You Be Owed?You may have other expenses related to care for the injuries you sustained in a car crash, especially when those injuries result in prolonged or permanent disabilities. Other types of care for which you can seek compensation include:Mental health services to treat PTSD or other psychological trauma from the crashHome health servicesIn-home physical rehabHousekeeping or childcare assistancePersonal aidesHome renovations to install disability accommodationsAdmission to skilled nursing facilitiesCar accident injuries can also lead you to suffer other financial and personal losses, including:Lost income for the time you take off work to healReduced earnings due to medical restrictions that require you to transfer to a lower-paying or modified-duty positionPhysical pain and anguish from injuries and subsequent treatmentEmotional trauma or distress caused by the accident or subsequent injuries and disabilitiesLost quality of life due to physical disabilities or permanent scarring and disfigurementHow Can an Alabama Car Accident Lawyer Help You Cover Your Medical Bills?If you\u2019ve sustained injuries in a collision, an Alabama car crash lawyer can help you seek compensation for your medical and rehabilitation expenses. They will handle the details of your insurance claims and let you focus on your treatment. An attorney can pursue the financial relief you need and deserve by:Conducting a thorough investigation into the crashRecovering evidence providing the other driver\u2019s faultEvaluating your legal options to seek compensationIdentifying all potentially liable partiesDocumenting the full scope of your injuries and expensesFiling insurance claimsManaging all communications with insurers and other third partiesPursuing compensation through negotiationsFighting for your rights in court if the other party refuses to settleContact an Alabama Car Accident LawyerThe effects of an Alabama car crash can be considerable and long-lasting. You deserve to hold the other driver accountable for the resulting injuries and medical expenses and get the closure you need. Contact Gartlan Injury Law today to learn more about how we can handle your claim and fight for your rights. In a free initial consultation, we\u2019ll listen to your story, review your options, and discuss the path forward that\u2019s most likely to achieve a positive outcome.Visit Our Alabama Car Accident Law Offices"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Who Pays Your Medical Bills After an Alabama Car Accident?","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/who-pays-your-medical-bills-after-an-alabama-car-accident\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]