If you are in a car accident and the other person is at fault, do you know how to deal with their insurance company? This is actually an easy question with a simple answer: you do not deal with their insurance company. You let your personal injury attorney do it for you. Keep reading to find out why and how we can help, then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
You Do Need to Talk to Your Attorney – You Do Not Need to Talk to Anyone Else’s Attorney
You will find that most legal experts advise that you do not speak to the at-fault party’s insurance company at all. Yes, you must report your accident to your own insurance company, but you do not have the same obligation to contact the other driver’s insurance company.
Your personal injury attorney is very experienced in dealing with insurance companies. Not only can we protect you from accidently saying something that could hurt your case, but we can take this worry from you so that you can concentrate on healing.
The Other Insurance Company is Not on Your Side
No matter how friendly and caring they might seem, it is essential to remember that the other party’s insurance company is not on your side. Their job is to protect the financial interests of their employer, and this means denying as many cases as possible, and reducing damages as much as possible on the cases they cannot deny.
Insurance Companies Might Take Advantage of an Injured Party
Whether they mean to or not, when an insurance company talks to a person who has been injured, and that injured party does not have an attorney, the insurance company might make certain assumptions. They will assume that the party they are talking to does not know a lot about insurance claims, the long-term costs of injuries, and how to negotiate these types of cases.
As a result, they are not likely to offer you the best possible settlement. When you have an attorney handle this, the insurance company will know they are dealing with someone who likely knows the real value of the case. The insurance company might be much more likely to offer a fair settlement if they feel confident that they are dealing with a law firm that knows the worth of the case.
Call Us Today for a Free Legal Consultation
Now is the time to contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation. We are here to help you determine what your best options are, to handle the insurance company for you, and to help you recover the damages you are entitled to. Call now to find out if we can help you.
