How to Speak with an Insurance Adjuster after a FL Car Accident

If you were injured in a car accident, it is important to know how to speak with an insurance adjuster. Continue reading and give our skilled Riverview, Florida car accident lawyer a call today. Below are some tips:

What to say to an insurance adjuster after a Florida car collision:

• To begin, it is important to note that you should never speak to an insurance company before hiring the services of a personal injury attorney. This is because insurance companies are businesses, and in many cases, they care more about their bottom line than they do about you recovering the compensation you need to move on. To start, they are not your supporter, like our legal team is. Our firm will be able to ensure that you do not get a lowball settlement or sign any paperwork that is unfair or places you at a detriment.
• You should also recognize that in most cases, insurance adjusters will use sneaky tricks to try and get you to oppose yourself or de-emphasize your injuries. This is why it is so important that you acquire medical documentation and bills concerning your injuries so that our legal team can use these concrete facts to establish the extent of your injuries and the damages you have sustained. Also, having an attorney present during these conversations can make sure that you do not fall into any of their traps or answer a trick question “incorrectly.”
• Generally, after an accident, the other party’s insurance company will try to send you to a specific auto body shop. You do not have to accept this advice. In most circumstances, they have deals worked out with these shops, and if you settle on that shop, you may obtain an estimate that does not completely cover the cost of the damage done to your car. No matter what, if you have an auto body shop that you trust, you should choose that one instead.
• As previously said, insurance companies will offer you a lowball settlement to start. If you reject this settlement, don’t be surprised if the insurance company all of sudden gives you the silent treatment. This is because they are expecting that you will wait longer than the statute of limitations allows to file your claim. Our firm can keep after the insurance company to confirm that they respond in a convenient manner and collaborate with us throughout the process.

Do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team if you have any questions or concerns. Our Hillsborough County auto accident lawyer is on your side.

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Frank Santini

Frank Santini, Esq., is a highly accomplished personal injury attorney and the founder of The Frank Santini Law Firm, specializing in personal injury law. A summa cum laude graduate of Stetson University College of Law, Frank is licensed in Florida and New Jersey and has earned recognition as a Rising Star" by Super Lawyers and high ratings from Martindale-Hubbell. Education: Graduated summa cum laude from Stetson University College of Law. Professional Associations: Member of The Florida Bar and the New Jersey Bar. Experience: Founder of The Frank Santini Law Firm, representing personal injury clients with dedication and expertise.

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