If the insurance company seems to be cooperating, client will often wonder, “Do I need a truck accident attorney?” Read this article to learn more.
Question:
Do I need an attorney for my truck accident case if the insurance company seems to be cooperating?
Answer:
That’s exactly the way the insurance companies work. They will befriend you and call to check on you and see how you’re feeling. When it comes time for them to write a check for your injuries, that’s when you realize that they’re not on your team. The other party’s insurance company is never advocating for your interests, and it’s important to make sure you’re adequately represented so that your interests are, in fact, advanced. Contact an attorney that is a specialist in handling automobile accident cases to represent your interests in those situations.
Tips for Your Case
Do not delay getting medical treatment. If you delay receiving medical attention, then you may not only put yourself at risk but also raise the suspicions of the liable party’s insurance company. They are on the lookout to find any reason to lower your compensation. When they look at your medical records, they will see if you delayed getting treatment or if you did not follow up with the treatment your doctor ordered. They will not see any of the reasons why you might not have done these things. They will not consider if you had pressing responsibilities in your life that delayed your treatment.
They will look at these records and pick out any reason why they could put some or all of the blame on you for the accident. If they were to succeed at this, then they are going to be able to reduce or eliminate your claim. They can say that you lied about how you got hurt, which lets them wash their hands clean of responsibility for your accident. They can also claim that you lied about how severe your injuries were if you waited to seek medical attention. They don’t care that you had to wait to seek compensation because you were out of PTO days and couldn’t afford to get your injuries looked at or that you had trouble setting up childcare for you to get the help you needed.
Florida compensation laws are a little bit more forgiving when it comes to how you receive compensation when you are at fault for the accident in part. If you were fully to blame for the accident, then you would not be able to get any compensation, but if you have partial fault, you can receive a reduced award.
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