DEFENSE LAWYER / PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER

Should I trust insurance after my car accident?

On Behalf of | Mar 11, 2021 | Injuries

The personal injuries that come from a car accident are rarely a minor issue. Serious injuries can result in a victim having thousands of dollars in medical expenses. When your medical treatment bills can be staggering, can you trust the insurance companies to help you fully?

What you should know about insurance companies

Insurance companies commonly present themselves as someone you can count on when you need help the most after an accident. Insurance companies often do not want you to realize that they are a business like any other, and their goal is to maximize profits. The goal can translate into insurance companies offering you a quick settlement that is far less than you deserve.

The best way for an insurance company to stick you with a low-ball settlement is to convince an accident victim that lawyers only get in the form of good compensation. Insurers may say that an attorney can delay your compensation, but the reality is that an experienced personal injury attorney can help you in more ways than you may expect.

Your lawyer can help you identify a reasonable goal for your compensation value that can cover your current and future costs of your injury, negotiate for maximum compensation, and handle the claims process while you focus on healing from your injuries.

Someone to protect you

Insurance companies may give you some kind of compensation for your injuries, but it may not be the one you deserve. If you are looking for compensation that you can count on to protect your best interests, call a personal injury attorney you can trust to fight to secure your best possible outcome.