Our team at McKay Law has gathered several critical evaluation factors that will affect your injury case. Let’s have a look at them together. Vehicle Accidents 1. Rear-End Collisions Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of auto accidents. Most occur when the stopped vehicle is waiting in
Claims adjusters use a number of techniques to get quick settlements and give the insured less than he or she may be entitled to. Here are some of the more common ones. “I’d Like To Take Your Statement” Adjusters are paid to investigate claims and gather facts. One way they
Case evaluation is an ongoing process. It begins with your first meeting with a personal injury lawyer, and continues throughout the life of your case. Here is a list of 9 factors a personal injury lawyer will consider in determining (a) whether you have a case and (b) the value
You must present proof of your injuries and the losses they have caused in order to obtain compensation for the harm done to you. In analyzing your proof, the adjuster will consider the following factors: I. MEDICAL BILLS PAST MEDICAL BILLS All other things being equal, the higher your medical
PRELIMINARY QUESTION: WHY DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY? Answer: You need to be aware that insurance adjusters are trained to get you to say and do things that harm your case and save them money. They have attorneys on staff advising them every step of the way. Their job is
1. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO DISCLOSE A PRE-EXISTING INJURY? WON’T IT MAKE IT HARDER TO GET THE COMPENSATION I DESERVE? The presence of a pre-existing injury or condition is not a bar to recovery, but your attorney needs a full understanding of your medical history to make the strongest
1. WHAT IS A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM? A personal injury claim is a claim for monetary compensation for injuries and other harm caused by the negligence of another person or entity. “Negligence” means acting or failing to act the way a reasonably prudent person would act under similar circumstances. Essentially,
If you’re injured in an accident. The first thing you should do is call an ambulance, report the accident, note the evidence, and call an experienced personal injury lawyer. What Is a “Personal Injury” Claim? If you have been injured in an accident due to the carelessness of another person
Doing the right thing is not how insurance companies make money. That’s why adjusters try to reduce your settlement. You can expect problems in trying to settle a personal injury claim on your own because insurance companies make money from collecting premiums, not by paying claims. That’s why they can
