7 Common Mistakes Made After a Car Accident

5. Dealing with insurance claims adjusters alone

Though it can be tempting to start talking to insurance claims adjusters on your own, this often ends up being a big mistake for injured plaintiffs. It is important to understand that insurance claims adjusters have one job: settling injury cases for as little money as possible. Unlike personal injury lawyers who only benefit when you benefit, insurance claims adjusters have a direct incentive to keep you from collecting a large settlement. Claims agents are on the payroll of the company handing over the money and want to ensure they hold on to as much as possible.

Providing a statement to an insurance adjuster on your own is a recipe for disaster. You could end up saying more than you intended or having your own words twisted and used against your later on. Talking without a lawyer present leaves you exposed and at the mercy of the adjuster, not a good position to be in.

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