THREE STEPS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR CLAIM IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
If you are involved in an automobile accident, it is important that you follow the three (3) steps outlined below to maximize your recovery and to make sure that your future and the futures of your loved ones are protected.
First, you should always immediately contact the police.
- The police will produce a police report, which will include important information such as the at-fault party’s name, address, insurance information, and most importantly, a narrative detailing how, where, and why the accident occurred. Furthermore, the at-fault party may make a statement to the police officer admitting that the accident was their fault, which will be used as evidence of liability.
- Immediately after being involved in an automobile accident, you should be examined by a physician. Again, as stated above, even though there may not be initial signs of broken bones, lacerations, abrasions or bruising, it does not mean that you are injury free. Moreover, just because an accident resulted from a seemingly low impact collision, it also does not mean that you are not seriously injured. Therefore, you should always seek immediate medical attention after being involved in an automobile accident.
- Ultimately, insurance companies are businesses and their main objective is to pay out as little as possible; therefore, it is the insurance adjuster’s job to settle claims for as little as possible and as quickly as possible. Many times insurance adjusters will contact you very soon after an automobile accident and will request that you provide them with a recorded statement. Then, insurance adjusters will present what may seem like a good settlement offer. However, again, it is important to keep in mind that your future and the futures of your loved ones are not the insurance adjuster’s main concern. It is important to understand, as discussed above, that soon after an automobile accident the severity of your injuries may not have materialized.
- Also, Automobile accident cases are complex and the law in this area is complicated. It would be extremely risky to proceed on your own.
- Therefore, before speaking to any insurance adjusters, including an insurance adjuster who is employed by your own insurance carrier, it is important that you first contact the Law Offices of Jason P. Provinzano, LLC for a free consultation, so that he answer your questions, explain your rights, and protect your future and the futures of your loved ones. It is important to remember that you will never be asked to forward fees as some law firms may require. You pay nothing up-front. Our law firm gets paid when we successfully conclude your case and only when we successfully conclude your case.
