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Insurance adjuster: “You don’t need a lawyer. You can settle you own case. I just need find out from you what happened for my file.”
What is the most dangerous question an insurance adjuster can ask you?
Insurance adjuster: “Mr. Jones, just one more question … Was there anything you could have done to avoid the collision?
The words you choose to answer this seemingly innocent question will be scrutinized by lawyers and insurance representatives.
Call (910) 341-7570 now to find out how to protect yourself legally when you are asked this question. You can also find out what other dangerous questions you can expect when speaking with the insurance adjuster.
Scenario 2
Insurance adjuster: “You don’t need a lawyer. We have admitted liability. It was our driver’s fault. We will pay for the damage. Why do you need a lawyer?”
Injury cases involve two issues: (1) Liability and (2) Damages. An insurance company admitting liability is like an employer saying you are hired. It is better than the alternative but it is not the end of the analysis. The question is how much? They have superior information and experience. This is what they do. They have an advantage and they will use it to the benefit of their employer, the insurance company. If they agree to pay the claim but then only offer a fraction of what they are legally obligated to pay, then you have a problem. You need your own claims representative.
Also, you will need to consider future medical bills, permanent injuries, loss of income, your own auto insurance policy, your health insurance plan, Medicare, Medicaid or Tri-Star, liens on the insurance proceeds. We can maximize your recovery and navigate through these issues for you. Sometimes the mistakes people make early in auto injury cases while trying to “do it themselves” cannot be undone and cause irreparable damage.
In the years I have been representing injured people, I have not met one person who would have been better off if they had not called.
For more information about the biggest mistakes people make in auto injury cases that cost them thousands and the most effective ways to avoid these mistakes please call (910) 341-7570 to request a free copy of my book, The North Carolina Auto Injury Book, 20 Secrets to Maximize your Claim or to speak with an experienced professional about your case.
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