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I think I can settle my own personal injury claim. Are there any insurance industry tactics that I need to be careful of?

If you plan on attempting to settle an Illinois accident claim with an insurance company and you are considering doing it on your own, there are some insurance company tactics of which you should be aware.The fact is that when you file an insurance claim, an insurance claims adjuster will do whatever it takes to get you to accept as little money as possible. The adjuster will use plenty of tricks-of-the-trade to accomplish this mission. Some of the insurance company tactics they may use include:

  • Delaying their settlement offer, so as to frustrate you and get you to accept a lower settlement that may not adequately address your medical bills and lost wages;
  • Requesting unnecessary information, in another effort to frustrate you and get you to accept a lower offer;
  • Disputing your need for medical treatment, despite having no prior medical training;
  • Only offering to pay a high percentage of your medical bills instead of the entire sum; and/or
  • Encouraging you NOT to hire a Chicago personal injury lawyer, because they claim attorney’s fees will “cost you the majority of your settlement.”

These are just a few of the insurance company tactics that can affect your Illinois personal injury settlement. In reality, insurers and their claims adjusters are never meant to be your friend. It’s not that they’re out to get you; they’re simply doing their job, which is to get you to accept as little money as possible. Therefore, if you plan to file an insurance claim in Chicago after a serious accident, you should get the professional help of a Chicago personal injury lawyer.

Hiring a Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer

You should be able to recover from your injuries without worrying about court documents and filing paperwork. While you adjust to life after your injuries, you can take comfort in knowing you don’t have to handle an injury alone.When you have the help of a trusted Chicago personal injury lawyer from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. you’ll get expert legal advice and guidance concerning your long-term needs. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312- 263-1080

 

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