Beat The Insurance Adjuster

Don't let the other driver's insurance adjuster or even your own insurance adjuster keep you from getting the money you deserve! Insurance adjusters thrive off the confusion motor vehicle accidents cause in people's lives. The adjuster's job is to make the insurance company more money by paying less to injured people. They do this by taking advantage of any instances where an injured person does not have proof of damages or injuries. Our law firm's lawyers know that's not fairand everyday assist people involved in motor vehicle accidents to prove their injuries and property damage claims, and beat the insurance adjusters at their own game. Our lawyers have a wealth of experience successfully dealing with the insurance companies and forcing them to give you the fair and just compensation you deserve.

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At the Scene of the Collision:
Make observations
(Also see our Auto Accident Procedures page)
Identify the witnesses so there will be someone to support your case if it goes to court. Write down their names and addresses so one of our lawyers can thoroughly interview them your behalf. Ask them what they saw and make a note of phrases they used like "slammed into," "plowed," "speeding," or "he ran the red light." Beware of insurance representatives at the scene of an accident. It has been rumored some insurance companies send adjusters to accident scenes in order to catch people off guard with misleading or unfair questions or to have them sign away any rights they may have to future compensation.

Immediately After the Collision:

See a doctor
If you are injured, schedule an appointment with your own doctor as soon as possible. Don’t let the insurance adjuster choose a doctor for you. You have the right to a doctor of your choice.

Take pictures
Take pictures of your car as soon as possible after the accident. When the adjuster asks for proof of damage, it is difficult to dispute a picture taken of your car at the collision scene. Pictures of the damage will help tell your story. If possible, take pictures of the other cars involved as well. These pictures will help supply information about the severity of the impact associated with your collision. It will help your Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington D.C. auto accident lawyer prove your injuries.

Take pictures of your injuries before they heal. In many cases, the seat belt strap will bruise our client across the shoulder and chest, but after several weeks those bruises heal. Months later, when the insurance adjuster is arguing the auto accident was not very significant, your Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington D.C. auto accident lawyer can use the pictures of your bruises and other injuries to help solidify your personal injury claim.

As Time Passes:

Write down your observations
Keep notes about your injuries. In 6 or 7 months, you might forget how it hurt just to do life's daily activities, and the adjuster will try to make it seem like any description you give is an exaggeration. Write down your pain medications. These kinds of written documents can be very valuable to your lawyer when he or she is presenting your personal injury claim to the insurance adjuster or to a judge and jury in court.

Keep records of expenses
The adjuster will ask for proof of anything you claim as an expense. Be sure you keep receipts for prescriptions, household services and such things as lawn-mowing and getting someone to cook for you, car rentals, and so forth. Keep each of those receipts so you can document every expense.

Most Importantly:
Consult one of our law firm's experienced personal injury lawyers!

Without legal help from an experienced personal injury lawyer like those at the Villari law firm, you may have no idea of the real value of your claim. Moreover, the Insurance Research Council found that, on average, injured people who use a lawyer receive three and a half times more money than those who do not! (Source: Insurance Research Council 1999 study)

The bottom line is the insurance adjuster and his or her company are not on your side. Their goal is to save the insurance company money by giving you as little as possible after your accident. Whether you choose the Villari law firm to represent you or not, you need an experienced, tough motor vehicle accident lawyer on your side. Don't go it alone!

Free Case Evaluation!
If you have been injured, contact the Villari law firm's Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers now, since time may be of the essence in protecting your legal rights. Complete a FREE Consultation Form online or Call Us today!