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Accident Insurance Claims Dos and Don'ts

Helping Injured Auto Accident Victims

One of the things we routinely tell our clients is that unless they have some experience or expertise in dealing with insurance companies, they are at a severe disadvantage when trying to successfully deal with insurance companies on their accident claims. The fact is, most people don't have this expertise. These insurance adjusters are slick. They have extensive orientation and training to be nice to insurance claimants. They appear to be friendly and on your side so that you don't hire a lawyer, because that makes it much easier for an insurance company to get rid of claim.

The insurance company is there to protect its own interests and the interests of the other party, not your interests. Do not face the insurance company on your own. Contact us today online or by telephone at 800-269-3443 to speak with an experienced Indiana car accident attorney.

At Doehrman Chamberlain, our lawyers have a wealth of experience dealing with insurance companies. We can help make sure your interests are protected and that you get the full and fair compensation award that you need after a car accident or truck accident.

Accident Insurance Claims Dos and Don'ts

Do

  • Call your insurance company soon after the accident: Most policies have time limits for filing claims. It is important to be in contact with the insurance company.
  • Write down information: People forget the important details of accidents shortly after accidents occur. You will need an accurate account of the facts as your case proceeds. It is also helpful to talk with witnesses, get their contact information for later use and take pictures of the important details of the scene.
  • Keep good records: Find a place to store all the documentation of every important aspect of the case. This includes all medical expenses and property damage costs. It is also wise to get a copy of the accident report from the police.
  • Get a second medical opinion: In many cases, especially those involving soft tissue injuries or brain damage/concussions, an initial assessment from a doctor will not fully reveal all of the injuries you have suffered. Without the additional information about latent injuries, there is no way to get the compensation you need from the insurance company.
  • Contact an attorney: We have more than 60 combined years of experience working with insurance companies on personal injury claims. We can help you get the full compensation award to which you are entitled.

Don't

  • Don't admit any kind of liability or fault: When talking with your insurance representative or the other driver's insurance representative, do not admit any fault. Just tell them the facts of the accident. Admitting fault can be devastating to your case.
  • Don't waive your rights: Sometimes people don't think their injuries are too serious, or they think the insurance company's offer is adequate, so they sign a waiver of right to sue. Doing this can keep you from getting the compensation you truly deserve for you injuries and property damage.
  • Don't accept less than what your injuries are worth: Many people take the first offer from the insurance company, but this is often only a fraction of what the injuries are truly worth.

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