Auto accidents can be traumatic experiences that leave lasting physical and emotional scars. If you have been involved in an auto accident and are now suffering from long-term injuries, such as a traumatic brain injury, we understand the challenges you are facing. You may be dealing with chronic pain, limited mobility, difficulty understanding your treatment plan, and financial stress.
Horizon Case Management can help you navigate the complexities of Michigan auto insurance laws and the healthcare system so you can receive the benefits you are entitled to and receive the best medical care for your injuries.
Why Hire an Auto Accident Case Manager?
Due to Michigan’s No-Fault Insurance Act, insurance companies frequently assign case managers in the day-to-day medical care of claimants injured in an auto accident. However, the provider’s case manager can often act as a gatekeeper to your medical care, and you often require the case manager’s approval before you can access treatments.
You have the right to choose your own case manager to advocate for you. It’s critical for car crash victims to have a case manager working in their best interest. You want to also ensure that your case manager is qualified to assist you in your case and recovery.
At Horizon Case Management, our Registered Nurse Certified Case Managers and Certified Medical Case Managers who have extensive experience navigating no-fault law and the healthcare system. We assist individuals injured in a Michigan car accident by coordinating their treatment and care.
Our support services are tailored to each client’s goals and needs, including care coordination, medication management, scheduling appointments, find resources, obtain approvals for treatment, and assist with your legal case. We also help clients find resources for home care services, home modifications, obtain financial assistance, and rehabilitation services.
Auto Injury Case Management Services
Many of our clients deal with insurance matters and injury recovery at the same time. All of our case management services provide a Registered Nurse Certified Case Manager based on your injury, function level, and location.
We work with your legal representation, current medical care providers, and insurance claim adjusters to ensure you receive appropriate care after an accident. To help you recover after an auto collision, our case management teams also provide the following services to help you recover and rebuild your life:
- Medical treatment coordination: We work with your medical providers to ensure you receive appropriate care. We can help you schedule doctor’s appointments and obtain specialist referrals, diagnostic testing, physical therapy, and other treatments. We also coordinate transportation to and from these appointments, so you get the healthcare services you need.
- Rehabilitation coordination: Our case management teams help schedule and access rehabilitation services. Potential therapy coordination includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychological counseling to help you recover physically and mentally.
- Legal Support: While our case managers are not legal professionals themselves, our case managers collaborate with attorneys involved in the case. They provide documentation and information related to medical treatment and progress, which can be crucial in legal proceedings such as personal injury lawsuits.
- Communication: We serve as a point of contact between the injured party, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and legal professionals. Effective communication ensures that all pirates involved are on the same page regarding the process of the case.
- Emotional Support: Dealing with the aftermath of an auto accident can be emotionally challenging. Our case managers provide emotional support and guidance to help you and your loved ones cope with the physical and emotional impact of the injury.
- Educational Support: Our case managers educate the injured person and their family members about their injuries, treatment options, and the recovery process. We clarify medical terminology and help you make informed decisions about your care.
- Cost Containment: Our case managers work to minimize healthcare costs by ensuring that medical treatments are necessary and appropriate. We negotiate with medical providers to secure reasonable fees for services.
- Timely Reporting: Timely reporting of injuries and progress is crucial. We ensure that all necessary reports are submitted promptly to avoid delays in the claims process.
- Vocational case management: Our vocational case management services help you overcome career-related obstacles from your accident. You’ll have access to a Vocational Case Manager who can work with you to file disability paperwork, modify your job duties and description, or secure a new position after the accident. We can also help you get into vocational therapy treatment to stimulate a job to ensure you are ready to work.
- Application assistance: If you suffered severe injuries such as a TBI, SCI, or other severe injury in your accident, we can help you with application assistance so you receive high-quality care and financial support after your injury. If your injury causes dexterity or cognitive issues that make it challenging to fill out paperwork, we will help you complete applications and forms such as:
- Insurance documents
- Doctor’s office forms
- SSI and SSDI paperwork
- Health insurance applications
- FMLA forms
Contact Horizon Case Management for Auto Injury Advocacy
If you’re involved in a Michigan auto accident, navigating an auto insurance claim can be challenging on your own. At Horizon Case Management, we focus on your care, recovery, and rehabilitation, offering personalized case management services to fit your needs.
We are here to help you with questions about no-fault insurance claims, collect and organize case documentation, file insurance paperwork, and ensure you receive your entitled benefits, including:
- Allowable expenses, including services and accommodations for your care
- Medical expenses, including medical care, prosthetic devices, and in-home care
- In-home attendant care and nursing services
- Special transportation and mileage expenses
- Home modifications
- Rehabilitation
- Guardian/Conservator services/expenses
- Aggravation of pre-existing conditions
- Work loss benefit, including 85% of your gross pay
- Replacement service benefit for up to $20 per day
- Survivor loss benefit
Our comprehensive services mean you have support with all aspects of your case, including recovery, care and rehabilitation.
Contact our team today to request a free consultation to learn how we can advocate for your treatment after being injured in an auto accident.
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