From emergency care at the U of U Hospital to ongoing therapy in South Jordan, medical bills can pile up fast after a truck accident. Here’s how to handle them, no matter where you are in the Wasatch Front.
Emergency Care Costs
First Bills You’ll See
- Ambulance rides
- Emergency room visits
- Initial treatments
- X-rays and scans
- Emergency surgery
Real-Life Story
After Tom’s crash on Bangerter Highway near Riverton, his first hospital bill was $45,000. He was worried sick until we helped him understand his options for payment.
Where to Get Treatment
Major Trauma Centers
- University of Utah Hospital
- Intermountain Medical Center (Murray)
- St. Mark’s Hospital
- Davis Hospital (Layton)
- McKay-Dee Hospital (Ogden)
Local Options
- InstaCare in Millcreek
- Urgent care in Cottonwood Heights
- Walk-in clinics in Bountiful
- Medical centers in Draper
- Community clinics in West Valley
Who Pays First?
Your Options
- Personal injury protection (PIP)
- Health insurance
- Med-pay coverage
- Worker’s comp if working
- Hospital financial aid
How It Works
Sarah from Highland got treatment at American Fork Hospital. Her PIP coverage paid the first $3,000, then her health insurance kicked in while we worked on her truck accident claim.
Don’t Skip Treatment
Why It Matters
- Injuries get worse
- Recovery takes longer
- Harder to prove damages
- More complications
- Higher costs later
Better Options
- Payment plans
- Sliding scales
- Financial assistance
- Medical liens
- Provider arrangements
Working with Providers
What to Tell Them
- It’s a truck accident
- You have a lawyer
- Insurance is pending
- You’re getting treatment
- You need records
What We Do
- Contact providers
- Arrange payments
- Negotiate bills
- Set up liens
- Handle paperwork
Medical Liens
How They Work
- Doctors treat now
- Pay later from settlement
- Keep care going
- Avoid collections
- Maintain treatment
Example
Mike from Syracuse couldn’t afford his therapy at Syracuse Medical Center. We arranged a lien so he could keep getting treatment while we handled his case.
Special Programs
Local Help Available
- Hospital financial aid
- Community clinics
- Sliding scale fees
- Payment programs
- Charity care
Where to Look
- University Health Care
- Intermountain Healthcare
- MountainStar facilities
- Community health centers
- Local medical groups
Keeping Records
What to Save
- Bills from IMC
- Receipts from pharmacies
- Treatment notes
- Test results
- Payment records
Why It Matters
- Prove your costs
- Show treatment
- Support your claim
- Get fair payment
- Protect your rights
Future Medical Costs
Planning Ahead
- Follow-up surgeries
- Ongoing therapy
- Future treatments
- Long-term care
- Medication needs
Real Example
Jenny’s accident in Lehi left her needing years of therapy. We made sure her settlement included money for future medical care at clinics near her home.
Insurance Games
What They Try
- Deny treatment
- Question care
- Delay payment
- Reduce bills
- Ignore needs
How We Fight Back
- Prove necessity
- Document needs
- Fight denials
- Get approval
- Protect rights
Getting Help Locally
Treatment Networks
- Salt Lake Valley
- Primary Children’s
- Salt Lake Regional
- Jordan Valley Hospital
- Davis/Weber Counties
- Davis Hospital
- Ogden Regional
- McKay-Dee
- Utah County
- Utah Valley Hospital
- Mountain Point
- American Fork Hospital
Financial Help
Options Include
- Hospital programs
- Provider payments
- Assistance plans
- Charity care
- Payment arrangements
Where to Apply
- Hospital financial offices
- Provider billing departments
- Community resources
- Social services
- Legal aid
We Can Help
Our Services
- Find treatment
- Arrange care
- Handle bills
- Negotiate costs
- Get fair payment
We Work With
- Doctors from Park City to Payson
- Hospitals throughout Utah
- Clinics along I-15
- Specialists everywhere
- All medical providers
Free Consultation
Call 801-448-6227 if you’re anywhere from:
- Eden to Eagle Mountain
- Herriman to Huntsville
- Magna to Morgan
- And all points between
We’ll Help You
- Understand your options
- Find good doctors
- Arrange treatment
- Handle bills
- Get fair payment
Don’t let medical bills destroy your future. From Clearfield to Cedar Hills, Taylorsville to Tooele, we help truck accident victims get the care they need.
Disclaimer: Every case is different. Call us to discuss your specific situation and what options might work for your medical bills.
