California Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers

In the moments and days following an accident, an insurance adjuster representing the negligent party will contact you. They may even visit you as you begin your recovery in the hospital. They will act as though they want to help you obtain the fair damages you deserve, but they do not. Their priority is keeping as much in profit for the insurer as possible. Below are some tips that will protect your claim when dealing with the insurer:

• Do not admit fault. Even saying something such as, “The other driver came out of nowhere,” will be taken out of context by the adjuster to indicate you were not paying attention.
• Do not sign a medical release. The insurer will use this to look through your medical records to find pre-existing conditions they can blame for the injury, not the accident.
• Do not accept a settlement offer. It is unlikely the first offer or two is enough to fully cover the cost of your injuries.
• Do not agree to a recorded statement. Again, the insurer will use this to analyze your words and try to take them out of context.

If you have been hurt in a crash, do not file a claim until you have spoken to one of our California motor vehicle accident lawyers at Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy. We know the tricks insurers use to deny and reduce claims and how to overcome them to help with your claim. To learn more about how we can help you claim a full settlement, call us now or reach out to us online to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.