As if an accident isn't stressful enough, now you have to deal with insurance adjusters, body shops, doctors, lawyers, and health insurance companies. It is crucial to know your rights to assure you receive fair treatment and compensation. Your situation may be a new experience to you, but we've been through it many times. We have the answers to your questions and know what action needs to be taken to produce the best possible outcome.
Call us today, you'll be glad you did. We know that car accidents are stressful enough without having to worry about legal issues. Let us help you navigate the troubled waters. You want to be able to get your car on the road as soon as possible, we understand that, but before you do anything, just take a minute to look at the FAQ section to make sure you make a sound decision and to keep yourself from getting pushed around by the insurance companies.
Accidents are scary and disorientating and if you add bodily injury to the mix it can be a VERY stressful affair.
Call us today, you'll be glad you did. We know that car accidents are stressful enough without having to worry about legal issues. Let us help you navigate the troubled waters. You want to be able to get your car on the road as soon as possible, we understand that, but before you do anything, just take a minute to look at the FAQ section to make sure you make a sound decision and to keep yourself from getting pushed around by the insurance companies.
Accidents are scary and disorientating and if you add bodily injury to the mix it can be a VERY stressful affair.
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No - This is called "steering" and it is illegal.
The insurance company can refer you to a shop ONLY if you ask them to.
Some insurance companies have Direct Repair Programs (DRPs) which can save the insurance company money but are not always in the best interest of the consumer.
The body shop guarantees the work, not the insurance company.
The insurance company is required by law to pay the reasonable cost to restore your car to pre-accident condition.
The insurance company can refer you to a shop ONLY if you ask them to.
Some insurance companies have Direct Repair Programs (DRPs) which can save the insurance company money but are not always in the best interest of the consumer.
The body shop guarantees the work, not the insurance company.
The insurance company is required by law to pay the reasonable cost to restore your car to pre-accident condition.
Get your car fixed 100% to it's pre-accident condition or get paid it's full market value, if the cost to fix it is more than the market value (a "total").
Choose your own body shop - you do not have to accept the adjuster's estimate of repair or go to the shop the insurance company tells you to go to.
You do not need to contact more than one shop for an estimate.
You should go to a highly reputable body shop that does quality work.
Repair shops are required to present you with a written estimate and a detailed invoice for all the repair work and parts needed BEFORE they do any work on your car.
Choose your own body shop - you do not have to accept the adjuster's estimate of repair or go to the shop the insurance company tells you to go to.
You do not need to contact more than one shop for an estimate.
You should go to a highly reputable body shop that does quality work.
Repair shops are required to present you with a written estimate and a detailed invoice for all the repair work and parts needed BEFORE they do any work on your car.
Even if you receive paid sick leave from your job, you are entitled to these damages - you work hard for these types of benefits and you have the right to be fully compensated for them.
These damage are related to the nature and extent of your injuries and the amount of medical treatment you receive.
There is not a "formula" that is used to calculate them, because everyone's injuries and pain are unique.
You can claim damages for certain other out-of-pocket losses such as rental cars and mileage to doctor appointments, it depends on the situation.
These damage are related to the nature and extent of your injuries and the amount of medical treatment you receive.
There is not a "formula" that is used to calculate them, because everyone's injuries and pain are unique.
You can claim damages for certain other out-of-pocket losses such as rental cars and mileage to doctor appointments, it depends on the situation.
No - Again, it is not required by law and can help the insurance company to gather evidence the can use against you.
Yes, you can.
A qualified accident attorney can help you find a doctor who specializes in treating car accident victims.
If medically necessary, yes, but your doctor must authorize this in writing - that will help you get compensated fairly.
Probably not, if you retain a qualified accident attorney who know how to negotiate and out-of-court settlement for you.
Yes, you can.
A qualified accident attorney can help you find a doctor who specializes in treating car accident victims.
If medically necessary, yes, but your doctor must authorize this in writing - that will help you get compensated fairly.
Probably not, if you retain a qualified accident attorney who know how to negotiate and out-of-court settlement for you.
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