Pottsboro, TX (November 12, 2026) – Two people were hurt in a wreck near the intersection of State Highway 289 and Highpoint Road in Pottsboro on Wednesday, November 11.
The highway shut down that afternoon after the two were found to need medical attention.
The Preston Fire Department said one patient was flown to a hospital for treatment. An ambulance took the second patient for care by ground.
The cause of the collision has not been released. Authorities continue to actively investigate.
We hope both people make a quick and full recovery.
How Are Medical Bills Counted in an Injury Claim in Pottsboro, TX?
In Texas, someone who seeks compensation after a traffic injury can generally recover only the medical costs that were actually paid or are still owed, not the full price on the original bill. If a health insurer negotiates a $40,000 hospital charge down to $15,000, the claim usually reflects the lower figure. This rule shapes the value of nearly every injury claim in the state.
Proving those costs takes paperwork. Texas lets claimants submit sworn affidavits from medical providers that state that the charges were reasonable and the treatment was necessary. The other side can challenge them with its own counter-affidavit, and both come with strict filing deadlines. Future treatment is harder to prove, since it usually requires a doctor to explain why more surgery, therapy, or follow-up visits are reasonably likely.
The money paid for treatment can also come with strings attached. Hospitals and emergency medical service providers in Texas can file liens against an injury claim, and health insurers often seek repayment from a settlement.
In these cases, a car accident lawyer can review medical records and bills, check whether liens were filed correctly, and work to see that the claim accounts for every qualifying cost, including expected future treatment.
Medical bills tend to make up the largest part of a claim, so it helps to know how Texas counts them. At Brian C. Gutierrez, PLLC, we can go over your records, explain how the paid-or-incurred rule may apply, and look at any liens tied to your treatment.
If you are dealing with a similar situation, you can call Brian C. Gutierrez, PLLC at (979) 243-9912. Our team is ready to go over your case and help you learn more about your legal options under Texas law.
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