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
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
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
What Is My Case Worth? Regardless of how you were injured, the following eleven factors will have a significant impact on the personal injury case value of your claim. In the early stages of a case, it is just about impossible for a personal injury lawyer to answer that question
McKay Law will not stand for bullying by big insurance companies over car, truck, and commercial vehicle accident victims in East Texas. Are Insurance Companies Bullying Accident Victims? Car Insurance companies are big, powerful, and loaded with financial resources, adjusters, attorneys, and claims representatives. In many instances, insurance companies are also cold and heartless, putting
A Letter of Protection grants the individual coverage for medical treatment while a lawyer works to get compensation from the liable party. This tool functions like a contract. In contractual terms, the health are provider agrees to give all necessary medical treatment, to send bills to the law firm representing
Understanding underinsured & uninsured motorist coverage for your best benefits today. When a person shops for automobile insurance, one always asks if he or she has enough coverage. However, many factors play into what is being covered. Some of the references might seem obvious, such as liability and collision coverage.
Imagine you’ve just been injured in a car accident. The at-fault driver informs you that he does not have car insurance personally, but the owner of the car (which he borrowed) does. Under Texas law, will your injuries be covered by an insurance policy? Whether the above scenario describes your
SECRET #1: Conduct a complete investigation for a fair settlement. To get a fair settlement, you have to make sure you collect witness statements, police reports, medical reports and anything else related to the accident. You may need to hire private investigators and accident reconstruction experts. They can gather added
