Who pays for medical bills after a car accident in Pennsylvania?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question.  Generally, in Pennsylvania, if you have automobile insurance, the first portion of your medical bills will be covered by your own automobile insurance regardless of who was at fault for the collision.  After that, the payment of medical bills is fact specific and depends based upon the circumstances of your collision, none of which should be discussed publicly.  For a free consultation, you should contact a personal injury attorney to answer your specific questions.

The responsibility for paying medical bills after a car accident follows a structured order based on state insurance law and the coverage available.

1. Your Own Auto Insurance (PIP / First-Party Medical Benefits)

2. Your Health Insurance (Secondary source once your PIP coverage is exhausted or does not fully cover your medical expenses)

3. At-Fault Driver’s Liability Insurance

4. Other Potential Sources of Payment (i.e. Worker's Compensation, Government Programs)