Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury

Should I try to settle my case with the insurance company without an attorney?

Insurance companies are large corporations that are profit driven like any other company. Do you honestly believe that the insurance adjuster is representing your interests?  They are paid to represent the interests of the insurance company they work for.  Insurance adjusters are experienced in negotiations and there goal is to pay you the least amount they can to settle and, most of the time, it will not be what your case is really worth.

Most insurance companies contact you immediately after an accident because they are trying to settle your case for as little as possible.  Some insurance companies will even write to their own policy holders asking them not to get an attorney. The reason they do this is because they know that a settlement with an unrepresented injured person will be lower than that of a person represented by an attorney. Always remember that the insurance adjusters are very experienced, they work for the insurance company and they do not have your best interests at heart.

If you settle without representation by an attorney, experience shows the r result will be an underpayment of what your claim or your case may really be worth. Do not attempt to negotiate your personal injury case on your own.  Contact an attorney for a consultation.  At Bryan Crews & Associates, this consultation is always free.

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