Q: Did I get fooled? Did they take the 3000 from themselves and lie to me?
i got my settlement which was 12500 I got my check for 3320 after payment to lawyer and my medical bills But theres a deduction explanation which one says 3000 to Geico. Which I dont understand because I have the Geico medical payment plan in my policy. I was wondering did they fool me?
A: Perhaps Geico paid for certain medical expenses that were also paid redundantly by the settlement, and so under most insurance policies the insurer would have to be repaid monies they paid you that the settlement paid for as well. Otherwise, you might have been double-paid for the same damages - once by Geico and a second time by the defendant. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
A: Any Med-Pay advances have to be paid back to the insurer out of the final settlement. That's likely what happened here.
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