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August 4, 2021 by Greg
It is shocking how many times we received telephone calls from personal injury victims who spoke to an attorney for the first time several months after their accident. If you’re wondering why, take advantage of a free injury claim consultation. The best approach is to get a free case evaluation, even if you want to handle your case yourself.
By then, many times, the damage has been done to their case, and the insurance company for the defendant receives the benefit.
Insurance companies are not friends with personal injury victims. The biggest mistake most personal injury victims make is expecting fairness.
Even when someone hears something like “we accept responsibility,” that does not mean that the insurance company will treat the injury victim fairly. Most of the time, without an attorney, the exact opposite is true. Here are reasons to take advantage of a free injury claim consultation>
Most personal injury law firms in Houston offer free consultations to personal injury victims. Some of the attorneys will take the time to answer questions and give helpful information, regardless of whether or not you are interested in hiring them or if they are interested in pursuing the case for you.
While each case is unique, taking 10 to 30 minutes to speak with a leading personal injury attorney about an insurance claim can make a big difference down the road. Here are some general tips for dealing with an insurance adjuster.
Also, you may gain some insight into the claims handling process and your next steps. You can also learn some common tactics car accident adjusters use, if the attorney takes the time.
Avoid mistakes by taking advantage of a free consultation.
You must take steps to help get evidence and build a strong case.
If you’ve been in a car accident and suffered a major impact, photographs of the damage to your vehicle are often very important pieces of evidence if the case goes to trial.
Often, the personal injury victim feels that the insurance company will “take photographs” and keep the photographs for them.
However, even your insurance company can be adverse in many circumstances.
Do not assume that you can access the photographs taken by an insurance company.
Often, the adjuster will not take photos intended to be informative at trial unless they believe they will benefit their defense of the claim.
We have seen adjusters take only photos of areas that are slightly damaged when the car is totaled.
Well, it is generally commendable for someone to try to tough it out, but in personal injury litigation, the opposite is true.
Often, someone will wait weeks and even months before they understand that the injury is not going away and, for the first time, seek medical treatment.
Unfortunately, this delay in getting medical help plays directly into the hands of the insurance carrier. The adjuster then claims that the accident did not cause the injury, was not serious, or that the person would’ve waited longer to seek treatment.
Additionally, the personal injury victim has made it much harder for their treating physician to give an opinion on the cause of the injury.
Adjusters are not paid to be fair to the adverse claimant. In fact, most adjusters are employees of the company they represent. Money saved on a claim makes them look good; therefore, they try to pay you as little as possible. Expecting fairness is the biggest mistake most personal injury victims make.
Even experienced business people are taken aback by a friendly adjuster who indicates that they “assume responsibility.” However, once the subject turns to money payment, it is usually then that the light bulb comes on, indicating, “We need a lawyer.”
If you were in an auto accident in which you got hurt, speaking to a car accident lawyer surely can’t hurt, especially if you are going to try to negotiate the case yourself.
Personal injury claims take time. The more serious the injuries, the longer the case can take. Fair settlements typically occur after the victims’ doctors have released them.
Quick settlements are often lowball offers and do not provide fair compensation for damages, such as pain and suffering.
Read More: How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take in Texas?
Whether or not a personal injury claimant decides to hire a personal injury attorney, there is no doubt that they should take advantage of a free consultation as soon as possible after the accident. The Baumgartner Law Firm is based in Houston, Texas, and serves all of Texas. Contact us to take advantage of a free injury claim consultation.
6711 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX, 77069
Since establishing Baumgartner Law Firm in 1985, Greg Baumgartner has built a reputation as one of Houston’s leading personal injury attorneys, dedicated to representing severely injured victims and families who have lost loved ones due to negligence.
Greg holds two law degrees, a distinction earned by less than 1% of all attorneys, demonstrating his exceptional legal expertise. He is also a prestigious Trial Lawyers College graduate, further enhancing his skills in trial advocacy and litigation.
His relentless commitment to legal excellence and client advocacy has earned him recognition from prestigious organizations, including Super Lawyers, the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and many others.
With decades of experience, Greg has consistently received top peer reviews. He holds a preeminent rating, a testament to his unwavering dedication to securing justice and maximum compensation for his clients.
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