{"id":60063,"date":"2020-12-18T14:36:40","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T19:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/?p=60063"},"modified":"2023-10-19T15:49:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T20:49:52","slug":"what-is-letter-of-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/what-is-letter-of-protection","title":{"rendered":"How Can a Letter of Protection Help You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The unexpected has happened: You were driving on the highway, and as you slowed down for traffic, the car behind you rammed into you. You\u2019re injured and hurting. You\u2019re in the Emergency Room, and you know you need more medical care. There\u2019s one huge problem. You can\u2019t afford the high cost of medical treatment. You don\u2019t have health insurance or, if you do, deductibles and co-pays are so high you might as well have none. This situation underscores the importance of distracted driving awareness<\/a>, as it can lead to accidents like the one you’ve experienced, further compounding the financial and emotional burden. You can\u2019t afford thousands of dollars for the treatment you need!<\/p>

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If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, and you need medical care, call the Terry Bryant law firm at 713-973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 for a free consultation<\/strong>. We may be able to help.<\/p>\n

If you have a medical emergency, go to a hospital or emergency room<\/strong>. But understand that an emergency room will usually only stabilize your condition. Once your \u201cemergency\u201d is resolved, the treatment typically stops, and you are told to \u201csee your doctor\u201d for further care. In some cases, you may walk out of an emergency room in need of surgery, but your lack of insurance will result in your not receiving the care you need.<\/p>\n

How will you get the medical care you need? Call the Terry Bryant law firm at 713-973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 for a free consultation<\/strong>. We may be able to help you with medical care for your accident-related injuries<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You may call your family doctor or internist, only to have their office refuse to see you because you were in an accident. What can you do? Call the Terry Bryant law firm at 713-973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 for a free consultation<\/strong>. We may be able to help you find doctors who will treat your accident-related injuries.<\/p>\n

How can I afford medical treatment?<\/strong> If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, call the Terry Bryant law firm at 713-973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 for a free consultation<\/strong>. We may be able to use a Letter of Protection (LOP) to arrange for your treatment.<\/p>\n

What is a Letter of Protection (LOP)?<\/h2>\n

A Letter of Protection (LOP) is an agreement your attorney sends to your medical provider, promising your medical bills will be paid out from the settlement you receive at the end for your injuries. In short, an LOP will buy you time so that you won\u2019t have to pay your medical provider up front, and it will delay collection efforts.<\/p>\n

LOPs are useful in situations when: <\/p>\n