After experiencing a personal injury, it’s important to seek medical attention and legal advice, particularly when dealing with insurance companies.
Here’s why you should avoid speaking directly to a claims adjuster:
- Conflicting interests: Insurance companies are businesses with the primary goal of minimizing payouts to protect their bottom line. Claims adjusters work for these companies and aim to settle claims quickly and for as little money as possible. Their interests are not aligned with yours, and anything you say can be used to devalue your claim.
- Risk of recorded statements: When you speak to a claims adjuster, your conversation is often recorded. These recordings can be used against you later in the claims process. Even an innocent comment can be twisted to suggest that your injuries are not as severe as you claim or that you share some fault for the accident.
- Quick settlement offers: Claims adjusters might offer a quick settlement to close the case swiftly. While this can seem appealing, especially if you’re facing medical bills and lost wages, these offers often fall short of covering all your expenses, particularly future medical costs and long-term impacts on your life.
- Lack of professional guidance: Without legal expertise, you may not fully understand the value of your claim. The claims adjuster might take advantage of this lack of knowledge to persuade you to accept a lower settlement than you deserve.
How the Law Offices of Tim Misny can help
Here’s why you should always call the Law Offices of Tim Misny after an accident:
- Professional expertise: Personal injury firms like ours specialize in this area of law and understand the tactics insurance companies use to minimize payouts. We can provide advice on how to handle your claim and ensure you don’t inadvertently harm your case by speaking to an adjuster too soon.
- Accurate claim valuation: We can help you accurately assess the value of your claim, taking into account all current and future medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages.
- Handling communications: When you work with us, we handle all communications with the insurance company on your behalf. This not only reduces your stress but ensures that nothing you say can be used against you.
- Protecting your rights: We are committed to protecting your rights and interests—not the insurance company’s. We can help you understand the legal implications of your case, guide you through the process and advocate for you in negotiations or court, if necessary.
If you’ve been injured in an accident, don’t risk your settlement—reach out to the Law Offices of Tim Misny today.
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