my surprise medical bill after insurance experience

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Hypothetical question

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

surprise medical bill after insurance. I've been dealing with this for about 6 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but got conflicting advice.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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Not gonna lie, have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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Been there. Here's what I learned.

The trap most people fall into is hiring an attorney to send teh initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.