While many auto accident victims feel that handling their own personal injury claims is the best course of action to receive compensation for their injuries and losses, the truth is that insurance companies love these individuals due to the likelihood that they will immediately accept a settlement offer – even a low one which amounts to far less than they deserve – and be forever barred from full compensation.
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident due to another driver’s negligence, the insurance company will seem friendly and immediately willing to help, but this is in the insurer’s best interests rather than yours. Multiple studies (including from the Insurance Research Council and the All-Industry Research Advisory Council)have shown that claimants who seek attorney-representation receive settlements that are a whopping 300% higher, on average, than settlements for those who negotiate alone, and this is because the insurer aims to take advantage early when the victim is still recovering from the accident and feels desperate for money rather than simply in need of it. When the victim is not represented by an attorney, the insurance company has all of the leverage, and insurance adjusters are aware of “every trick in the book” to reduce the value of your claim, delay the process, and even deny the claim outright if possible.
There is no law which requires the insurance company to compensate an accident-victim for his/her injuries and losses; this is only possible via a favorable settlement or court decision, which, in turn, is nearly impossible without the assistance of an attorney. The injury claim process can be very detailed and complex for everyone involved, and while insurance companies and the attorneys who represent accident-victims are closely familiar with the process, the clients are not. Even the slightest mistake when attempting to handle one’s own case could result in the case being thrown out, all while the case could have been handled by an experienced attorney from the beginning.
Once a settlement for a claim is accepted, the victim is permanently barred from ever receiving further compensation for the same accident. If you seek to represent yourself and accept the very first offer from the insurance company, and that offer turns out to be insufficient to cover your losses and expenses (as is almost always the case), there is no recourse, appeal, or second chance; the case will be closed once and for all regardless of whether you are truly compensated for the accident. As such, it is essential to ensure that the settlement you agree to fully compensateyou for all injuries and losses, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, by seeking the help of an experienced personal injury attorney. Remember: it costs nothing out-of-pocket, and we aren’t paid a dime until you win.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident due to another’s negligence, contact 844 See Mike, for a free consultation. Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal.We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.
Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.