“When?” is simple . . . as soon as you know you are injured. The Insurance Company will put its professionals to work on day one to minimize its payout for your injuries. You need your own professionals to work right away for a fair recovery. Read moreQ: When and Why do I need to hire an attorney to handle my car wreck?
“When?” is simple . . . as soon as you know you are injured. The Insurance Company will put its professionals to work on day one to minimize its payout for your injuries. You need your own professionals to work right away for a fair recovery. Read moreQ: When and Why do I need to hire an attorney to handle my car wreck?
Most will have to make an insurance claim at some point. Whether it’s a claim for property damage or for injuries suffered in a car accident, filing a claim with an insurance company is the first step. Unfortunately, some insurance companies wrongfully deny or delay claims. Read moreQ: My insurance company denied my claim! What do I do now?
YES and you also should do some research. Who understands Collision, Liability, Uninsured, or Underinsured coverages? Why is each important? How much is enough? “State minimum” policies are unlikely to cover all the damages caused by a significant collision. Higher limits protect you if … Read moreQ: Do I really need to read my Car Insurance Policy?
RIGHT AWAY. If you’ve been hurt in a car wreck, you have legal rights to recover for those damages. You may also have several sources available to recover those damages. Read moreQ: How soon after I’ve been injured in an automobile collision should I seek legal representation?
When someone else causes the car wreck, you can obtain compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and vehicle damage. However, you may also get reimbursed for emotional distress, pain and suffering, and damage to relationships with family members. To support your claim, it is important to … Read moreQ: I was in a car wreck: What type of reimbursement can I get?
The simplest answer is: It Depends. If it is your own insurance company, then yes, you probably should talk to them because you have a duty under your policy to cooperate with your insurer and they have a duty to be fair with you. However, if it is the other party’s insurance company, you sh… Read moreQ: The insurance company wants to take a statement about my car wreck. Should I give one?
