Don’t Say Too Much To Insurance Adjusters

Your Illinois personal injury claim is going to be investigated by an insurance adjuster - a person whose job it is to uncover details of your accident and obtain the necessary information to make a settlement decision.

While they may seem sympathetic to your injuries, their real concern is how to get their company out of the claim while paying you the least amount of damages. Lying to an adjuster about your medical history, injuries, or wages is only asking for trouble.

Many insurance claims are dismissed even before they have the chance to come to fruition. One of the first things that happens following the initial filing of your personal injury claim is the recorded statement.

Usually taken over the phone, often abruptly, this series of Q&As from the insurance adjuster or investigator is a test designed more to make you admit potentially damaging details about your accident rather than get the details from your point of view.

The insurance company is most interested in how to report the case to make the accident seem less serious, or that their client is less at fault. This saves them money by seemingly giving them grounds to settle on a lower amount of compensation by downplaying or twisting the story of the accident.

For more information on common mistakes made when pursuing a personal injury claim in Illinois, read our featured article, How To Preserve Your Personal Injury Claim. 

The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. will help you build a strong case from day one and help you avoid the types of mistakes that can destroy your claim!  Contact us today to schedule an evaluation of your case - (312) 263-1080