Have you been injured in a car accident? Have you been trying to deal with the insurance agent to get the compensation you are due? If you are having no luck and cannot seem to get them to budge, we recommend you read the following three tips. Remember that you can also contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 to request a free legal consultation.
- Hire an Attorney Our first tip is the only tip you really need to follow: hire an attorney. There are many ways we can help you get the compensation you deserve. The first step is to prove that you were injured. We then prove that the injury was the result of the other party’s negligence. We then determine the damages you suffered and prove the amount to the insurance company. If they are not willing to offer a reasonable settlement, then we will take them to court. The good news for you is that there is no cost to hire us. Start with a free legal consultation, and if we take your case, it will be on a contingency basis that assures you do not owe us anything until we win your case. If we do not win your case, then you do not owe us anything.
- Determine the Target Settlement Amount Before you go to the insurance company, you should have an idea of what your target settlement is. This will include all past medical bills related to the car accident, your lost wages, property damage, and future losses too. Then there is pain and suffering. The truth is that this can be the most difficult part of the process, and it is much easier if you have a personal injury attorney who has experience both determining target settlement amounts and defending them.
- Include Evidence in Your Demand Letter Once you know what your target settlement amount is, you will issue a demand letter to the insurance company. This should include the amount of the damages you are requesting, along with evidence and an explanation of why you are requesting what you are requesting.
The goal is to get the insurance company to offer a fair settlement as soon as possible. If you communicate not just what your injuries were but what your damages were – and how you came to that amount – they are more likely to offer a fair offer than if you simply give them numbers with no evidence to back them up.
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Are you ready to find out what your best options are? Then we invite you to contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation. We are ready to help you find the best way forward.
