An insurance claims adjuster will employ various negotiating tactics to get you to settle your claim for as little as possible. The 4 Statements from the Adjuster Let’s look at four statements the claims adjuster might make in conversations with you to learn what the adjuster really means and how you should respond. 1. “I’d …
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What If I Am Partially At Fault
The first question is, who says you’re at fault? Is it the police? Is it the other party? Is it the witnesses or the insurance company? It makes a difference. Figure Out the Facts So we look at the physical evidence. Where’s the damage to the car? Where did the vehicles end up after the …
Should I Accept What My Lawyer Recommends
Accepting what your lawyer recommends in terms of accepting a settlement depends mainly on how much you trust your lawyer. Comparing Jury Verdicts There’s something called jury verdicts, which we can compare – similar injury, similar locations, similar types of accidents. See the people that have taken that to a jury trial; what have they …
Don’t Take the Blame Immediately After An Accident
In the moments after a motorcycle crash, you apologize and take the blame for the crash. Does that mean you no longer have a case? In short, the answer to that is no. But in addition, I want to say, don’t do that if you can at all avoid it. Don’t admit fault at the …
How to Handle Medical Bills After an Accident
If you’ve been involved in a personal injury accident, there are three things involving your medical bills. Number one, why should the bills be paid by me rather than by the person who was at fault My father always told me life isn’t fair. But the real reason for that is when you go to …
How to Deal With Lost Wages Claim
W2 Employee Typically, lost wages would be of a W2 employee. However, suppose somebody misses a certain amount of work for doctor appointments and recovery from the injury. In that case, we can talk to the employer to verify how many hours were lost and calculate your lost wages accordingly. That’s when it’s simple. Systematic …