Do you need an Attorney?

Most victims of an accident in our great country want only what is fair. A friendly sounding insurance adjuster calls and they try to deal with you before you contact a lawyer. They assure you they “will work with you” and that “there is no need to hire an attorney”. You want to be cooperative and have nothing to hide, so you give a recorded statement and sign a medical authorization. Now the adjuster has gained several advantages: They have convinced you to not hire an attorney, have received authorization to obtain all your unrelated personal medical records and have obtained a statement from you answering their tricky questions. They’ve done their job and that is to minimize or defeat your recovery. DO NOT GIVE ANY MONEY TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY!

The opportunity to properly preserve fresh evidence often passes while the adjuster “collects information”. The evidence that helps the insurance company is of course saved and analyzed by their experts. In the meantime, misplaced, altered or lost evidence can further serve to reduce or even defeat your claims.

Some victims accept quick offers without considering many important issues like future medical expenses and problems or whether they are giving up other insurance money. Insurance adjusters are highly skilled and work for their company trying to save money. They work insurance claims every day and have the advantage over someone who does not.