If you’ve been seriously hurt in any accident due to the negligence of others, do you manage your claim against this person’s (or business’s) insurance company, or should you hire an attorney? Many people might think they can manage their own claim and pocket every penny when they win. But what really happens when you go up against an insurance company that is covering someone who caused an accident that severely injured you? Let’s take a look.
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- Quality representation from award-winning injury attorneys
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The Insurance Adjuster: The First Obstacle to Your Claim
Many of you most likely had a good experience with your property or auto insurance company when you filed a reasonable claim. The adjuster was helpful and probably expedited your payment as much as possible. But when you’re injured by someone else and have to deal with THEIR insurance carrier, those adjusters may sound like they want to be helpful but, in reality, they are looking to pay as little as possible and make you feel compelled to take what they offer. Insurance companies are in the business of taking in premiums and paying out as little in claims as they can.
And if they HAVE to be fair, they prefer it be with THEIR customers, not someone who was hurt by one of theirs.
Insurance companies – through their adjusters – can be extremely difficult to negotiate with. They take up a lot of your time if you’re not protected by an experienced attorney. Insurance companies use adjusters to deny your claims. They may call you repeatedly, asking innocent-sounding questions about your accident. Their inquiries may seem proper. But these contacts are usually calculated to induce you to say something that could be used against you to deny your claim. Whatever you say to them will probably be recorded and could come back as evidence against your claim or harmful to your case if you end up in civil court. The best way to deal with insurance adjusters is simply to not deal with them at all. Adjusters don’t call our clients — we make them call us instead. When adjusters can’t talk to you, they can’t hang you with your own words. And the nonsense stops.
How Do You Know the Insurance Company’s Settlement Offer is Fair?
Frankly, unless you work in the insurance business, you can’t know what’s fair and what isn’t. Many times, an insurance company entices accident victims with fast cash that might get them back to even. But what if that’s not the end of your expenses? Do you want the defendant’s insurance company to get away with paying you less than your case deserves?
The insurance company has investigators. So does your seasoned injury lawyer. The insurance company has actuaries who value your claim the way they want. Your attorney also has professionals who do the same thing, as well as experts to help create your formal “Demand Package” based on true value. The insurance company has lawyers who are very experienced negotiators – and litigators, if it becomes necessary. Do you have one?
At Tucker Lawyers, we have a reputation for holding insurance companies accountable for the full amount of compensation entitled to our injured clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
We receive many questions about insurance and compensation at our firm. Here are some of the most popular.
How much do personal injury lawyers charge?
Personal injury lawyers only charge a percentage of the settlement or verdict awarded to you at the end of your case. Payment is made when the case is resolved.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury cases?
Personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years in New York. However, personal injury protection (PIP) insurance companies typically require claims to be filed within 30 days of an accident.
How long will my case take?
The complexity of your case and the seriousness of your injuries will ultimately determine the length of your case. If an insurance company is acting unreasonably, the case may take longer and potentially end up in court.
How much in damages will I receive for my injuries?
It depends on your injuries and the proof of fault. Keep in mind that PIP claims only pay limited compensation. If you have cause for a personal injury claim, you could receive more compensation than from PIP.
If you have more questions or concerns, our knowledgeable team is happy to help.
Don’t Let an Insurance Company Victimize You a Second Time
True Justice Can Be Yours
Many insurance companies initially deny every claim they receive, just to see who is serious and who isn’t. Then they’ll lowball the claimants who stick around. And their adjusters are famous for “reassuring” these victims with all kinds of hollow promises and claims, like:
- “Why hire a lawyer? We’ll work it out.”
- “Why would you want to pay a lawyer part of your award?”
- “A lawyer will take most of your money.”
Injured victims who fall for this game end up being ripped-off by an insurance carrier for literally pennies on the dollar. If an insurance company can pay a mere pittance to obtain a release from an unsuspecting accident victim, they will do it every time. It’s how they make their money. Don’t let an insurance company make you a victim A SECOND TIME. We know the tactics used by insurance companies to pay as little as possible (or nothing) to injury victims.
If you’ve been injured, you deserve to know what compensation you are entitled to. Contact Tucker Lawyers by filling out our online form or calling us at (516) 399-2364 to learn more today.
Managing Attorney John. J. Tucker, Esq.
John has personally handled thousands of clients who were victims of another’s negligence and fights relentlessly for their rights. John enjoys bringing closure to a client’s matter so that the injured party can move forward with their life. His background enables him to evaluate complex liability related claims and bring resolution to claims in a record time frame. [ Attorney Bio ]