In most cases, they do this to try to get you to settle the claim for far less than what they know it’s worth.
This is a tactic that the at-fault insurance company will use to try to collect any kind of information pertaining to the accident and/or photos that suggest that your injuries are far less serious than you are claiming.
ASKING TO SIGN A MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION.
You should never agree to sign the at-fault insurance company’s blanket medical authorization.
Why the AT-FAULT Insurance Adjuster REALLY wants to Talk to You – Requesting a recorded statement.
What the adjuster is really trying to do, is make you feel comfortable so that you provide details about the accident and injuries that they can possibly use to their advantage to deny or reduce the value of your claim.
There is an optional type of insurance called Medical Payment Coverage, or MedPay, that would cover the remaining 20% of your medical bills not covered by PIP, plus a potential of additional coverage after PIP’s $10,000 threshold is reached.
How long after an accident can injuries show up? Based on case studies, researchers have found that: Internal bleeding and/or…
With a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida, it is possible to protect some or all of a settlement or award depending on what other assets a debtor has.
Are personal injury settlements taxable? The federal government (IRS) or state cannot tax you on settlement or verdict proceeds in most personal injury claims.
Are personal injury settlements marital property in Florida? Florida is an equitable distribution state, therefore assets acquired by either spouse…