It is stressful enough going through an accident, but when you are trying to deal with an insurance adjuster that is calling you every day, trying to get you to settle for less than you deserve, mistakes can be made. Here are a few tips I have put together that will help make sure you don’t do something that hurts your case.

  1. Never talk to an insurance adjuster without first consulting an experienced Seattle personal injury attorney. They are experts at twisting words and can easily misconstrue your claims and use them against you later on. When they call, politely tell them that you will call back at a later time.
  2. Insurance companies will try to minimize your suffering and injuries to keep down settlement costs. In some cases, they will even send you to an independent medical examiner, someone who gets paid top dollar by the insurance company to downplay your injuries and even make it seem as though some were pre-existing conditions. If this happens, contact Premier Law Group immediately for a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers.
  3. Don’t sign anything unless instructed to do so by your attorney. The insurance adjuster will try to get you to sign forms that can stop you from receiving the best possible settlement.
  4. Always tell the truth, when talking to anyone regarding your claim, like your doctor or the insurance adjuster, do not exaggerate or understate your injuries. This will negatively impact your claim in the future.
  5. Always get it in writing. Make sure that anytime the insurance adjuster calls to talk to you about your claim that you have them follow up in writing. This will ensure that the insurance company follows through with everything they tell you.

Following these steps will ensure that your case runs smoothly and will make it much more difficult for the insurance company to harass you.