TorkLaw offers free, no-obligation consultations, and it is very possible that we can help you obtain even more compensation than you could on your own, even after attorney fees.Īlthough we do recommend having an attorney, we also offer information about “Dealing with Insurance Companies” in this article, and also in our book, Accidents Happen: A Consumer’s Guide to the Personal Injury and Wrongful Death System. If you have not hired an attorney, consider doing so. Let the insurance company know that you will be happy to speak with the adjuster when your attorney can be present on the call. If they push, refuse politely but firmly. Tell the adjuster that you they do NOT have permission to record you. Sometimes it is necessary to speak with the insurance adjuster in order to resolve matters such as rental car coverage and repairing your vehicle. You don’t want a recorded statement containing misstatements you may make due to your confusion or pain to be used against you later. You have no legal obligation to allow them to record the call. If an insurance adjuster calls and tells you your call is being recorded, be aware that you have every right to decline to be recorded. If the adjuster insists on speaking to you personally, say that you’ll be happy to do so, but you’ll need to have your attorney on the line as well. Instead, refer the adjuster to your attorney. If you are contacted by the other partys insurance adjuster, do not discuss your injuries with him/her or sign any documents for him/her. Saying the wrong thing can negatively impact your case. After a car accident, the at-fault insurance companys adjuster will often call and ask to record a statement about the accident. If you have hired a personal injury attorney, it’s best not to speak with the insurance adjuster at all. Even so, you will still probably receive a call from an insurance adjuster. Some insurance providers require you to do this by phone, although you may be able to file online. A car accident can be distressing for you, your friends and your family. Although we encourage all clients to report accidents to their insurance company, we must caution you from giving too much information, or speaking to the wrong people. If you are injured in a car accident, and/or have property damage, you will need to file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. Clients often ask if they should speak with representatives from the insurance companies after being involved in an accident.
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