How Do I Calculate Physical Therapy Costs After My Accident?

Even if you seek emergency medical treatment immediately following your personal injury accident, the responding physicians may not be able to handle your complete care all at once. That is, they may have no choice but to put you on a treatment plan to reach a full recovery, which may span weeks, months, or even years. Part of this treatment plan may require the use of physical therapy. With that being said, please follow along to find out how to calculate the cost of physical therapy for your accident claim and how a proficient Passaic County personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of August R. Soltis can help you reach an accurate estimation.

How do I know if I need physical therapy after my personal injury accident?

The bodily injuries that most commonly result from personal injury accidents often require physical therapy to heal. For example, say that you broke your ankle upon the impact of a major auto accident collision. Well, after likely requiring a cast, crutches, and even a surgical procedure, you may need physical therapy sessions to work on your flexibility, strength, and mobility to walk normally again.

In addition, it is worth mentioning the possibility of also needing occupational therapy sessions. This type of therapy may help you relearn certain daily activities. For instance, say that you incurred a serious spinal cord injury following a slip and fall accident or otherwise. In this case, you may need to practice dressing yourself, performing grooming techniques, and executing household chores independently.

How do I calculate physical therapy costs after a personal injury accident?

Alongside the cost of your initial medical care, you must cite the cost of your prescribed physical therapy in your personal injury claim. For your past sessions, this may be easily calculated through the monthly invoices and bills sent your way thus far. But as far as future sessions go, you must consult with your treating physical therapist and even a medical expert. Here, they may give you an accurate estimate and even testify on your behalf about how long it typically takes for an injury like yours to heal through therapy.

The economic damages associated with your physical therapy go far beyond the cost of the sessions themselves. That said, you must also carefully consider the cost of commuting to and from these appointments (i.e., gas, tolls, mileage, etc). Also, if you must take time off from work to attend these sessions, you must calculate the cost of your current and future lost wages. Lastly, there may be the cost of equipment needed to practice your recommended physical therapy exercises at home.

If you need help preparing for this upcoming legal proceeding, turn to a talented Passaic County personal injury attorney. We at the Law Offices of August R. Soltis have gone through this countless times before, and we are ready to go through it again to support you.