When you file a personal injury claim, the insurance company will automatically assign your case to an adjuster to assess your claim. Our New York injury lawyers will be involved in every step of the evaluation process to ensure that you get the full compensation that you deserve.
Below is a brief overview of how insurance adjusters evaluate and handle personal injury claims.
Open a Claim
As soon as you report your accident to the negligent party’s insurance company, the carrier will open a claim and assign an adjuster to your case. The adjuster will directly contact you or your New York injury lawyer, if you have hired one.  It is usually best for you not to speak with the adjuster.
Investigation of the Accident
After an adjuster is assigned to your claim, he or she will investigate the specific facts surrounding your accident. The investigation will help the adjuster determine who is at fault and gather all of the necessary information to value the claim and engage in negotiations with your lawyer.
Obtain Medical Information
Your adjuster will also request all relevant medical information from each of your treating physicians, therapists and chiropractors to determine the extent of your accident-related injuries. It is also common practice for the adjuster to inquire into your past medical history.
Settlement Talks
Once the adjuster has all of the information and documentation necessary to properly assess your personal injury claim, he or she will provide your New York injury lawyer with an initial settlement figure after your lawyer makes an initial demand for money. If your attorney cannot reach a settlement with the adjuster, you will have no option but to pursue litigation.
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If you or a loved one was injured in an accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another party, the experienced New York injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options. Please contact us toll free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800 WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496). We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida.
If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case. Other toll free phone numbers for us include: 1-800-RADIO-LAW, 1-888-WYPADEK, or 1-800-LAS-LEYES. Please visit us at www.Work4YouLaw.com.