QUESTION
If I recieve a settlment do i have to pay it to my insurance company that has been billed for my medical expenses.
Asked on Mar 25th, 2015 on Automobile Accidents - Florida
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My wife was rearended by a hit and run driver. The cops were able to track the driver down some days later after we already filled with our insurance provider. Now there attorney has sent me a letter asking to settle. Does that money belong to my insurance company or is it my wifes and my money?
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You may want to check that letter again, as is far far from normal that a lawyer will write you and offer to GIVE you money, let alone at that early phase of a case. It may well be that he is expecting YOU to pay his client and its a rep letter. Regardless, the answer to your question is YES, your health insurer has a right of subrogation and they expect to be repaid and will sue you if they dont.
Answered on Apr 24th, 2015 at 12:47 PM
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