Your head is pounding. �Heck, you may be under sedation sitting in a hospital room. �Yet, your cell phone is ringing off the hook.
It is not Aunt Myrtle checking to see if you are okay. �It�s the insurance company of the driver that hit you.
What are you supposed to say to the friendly (yet tricky) insurance adjuster?
- First things first, that insurance adjuster is not on your side. �He or she represents the other driver. �The adjuster�s goal is to pay you as little as possible. �Never trust that an insurance adjuster has your best interests in the top of their mind.
- Be careful what you say to people. �You say stuff face to face. You say stuff on Facebook and other social media. �You tell your doctors stuff. �The insurance company is looking for any and all things you say that may contradict something else you have said.
- Listen to what your doctor says. �Not following medical orders or�missing doctor�s appointments can cause the insurance company to discount your injuries. �You may hurt, but without trying to get better, you must not be in that bad of pain!
- Next, take pictures of your car and your bodily injuries. �This means any dents, scratches, etc. on your car. �On your body, go for the bruises and other visible wounds. �Document those wounds daily.
- The fifth tip is to be sure you keep all paperwork. �No matter what you scribbled information on, keep it.
- Don�t assume that you are okay physically after the emergency room checks you out. �It can take some time for back and neck injuries to show themselves. �If you begin feeling pain in your spinal region, contact an orthopedist of your choice and get checked out.
- The seventh tip is to never settle any of your car accident injury claim until you are done treating with medical people. �You do not want to jump the gun by settling and suffering more injuries later on.
- Finally, unless your case is one where the insurance company feels they may have to pay millions on, it is likely your case is just another claim in the insurance company�s eyes. �You should hire an experienced car accident attorney to be sure the insurance company is paying attention to your claim.
The�car accident attorneys�of The Parian Law Firm, LLC have helped hundreds of people get back on their feet after being injured. �You deserve to have a fighter on your side when dealing with the insurance companies. �Call us at (770) 727-5550 or chat online now with one of our staff.
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