I fell down the steps at a friend’s house, and I’ve been dealing with her insurance company directly. I’m getting the run-around now and my wife insists that I speak to an attorney. Is that really necessary?

posted by admin on Mar 9

« I was in a car accident that wasn’t my fault and I was hurt. Since I didn’t cause the accident, should I use my health insurance?
I was driving on the highway with my three small children, ages 5 to 10. Suddenly a car swerved in front of me, causing me to ceer to the right. I slammed into the guardrail. The other driver never stopped, but several people who saw what happened did, and they called 911. My car is totaled and the doctor tells me that I’ll be going to need months of physical therapy for my back. I don’t know what to do and I don’t know how I’m going to pay the doctors. »

Yes. No matter how nice the insurance adjuster may seem, his job is to pay a claimant as little as possible for the harm done and your attorney’s job is to get you as much as possible. Obtaining a settlement commensurate with your injuries is dependent upon several things. The most important are getting appropriate medical care, going to a physician who understands how to document the injuries and prepare a good report, and treatment until the doctor believes you have reached your maximum level of improvement. Of course, you need a good attorney experienced in personal injury matters who can handle the rest so that your rights are protected and you are adequately compensated for your injuries.

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