Stephen Krzyston is an attorney at Cavanaugh & Thickens, a Columbia, South Carolina-based law firm. He represents defendants facing criminal charges in both state and federal courts. In addition, Stephen Krzyston has also handled personal injury cases that required redressing medical expenses.
Redressing medical expenses for personal injuries in South Carolina involves several essential principles. Firstly, individuals with health insurance should submit their insurance information to all medical providers involved in their accident-related treatment, which can help cut out-of-pocket costs. Since the adjudication for compensation for personal injury doesn’t occur immediately after the injury, the injured party must pay for their treatment.
Secondly, South Carolina's personal injury laws emphasize that medical expenses are not limited to what the injured person has paid out of pocket. Instead, it encompasses the actual cost or value of the treatment received. The approach ensures that individuals receive just compensation for their medical expenses, regardless of their insurance coverage, and encourages accountability for the responsible party's insurance company.
