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If you or a loved one was recently in a car accident, it is critically important to understand the process of resolving a personal injury case. Some people want to "wait and see" before getting legal advice or help. The problem is that, after a car crash, there are a lot of moving parts. Sometimes, people feel relieved just to get past the property damage aspect of the case but that is just the tip of the iceberg. The biggest mistake an accident victim can make is to begin seeking treatment and misunderstand who will be paying for your bills. Until the case is resolved (settlement or trial), you or your insurance will be covering the bills. You will need to understand subrogation and how much you owe back after the settlement. Unfortunately, some people cash the settlement check and think they get to keep all of the money. Many months or even a year later, their insurance company, Medicare, Medicaid, or their PIP adjuster makes contact and demands money to cover the funds that were "fronted" at the outset of the case. In the vast majority of cases, you owe the money and, if you signed a release, you cannot go back and get more money from the at-fault person or their insurance. Do not make the mistake of ignoring what you do not understand. Get a personal injury lawyer to help you figure out the process.