{"id":13779,"date":"2015-03-02T09:12:13","date_gmt":"2015-03-02T16:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letusfightforyou.com\/ppc\/?p=723"},"modified":"2015-03-02T09:12:13","modified_gmt":"2015-03-02T16:12:13","slug":"five-tips-improve-car-accident-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/letusfightforyou.com\/ppc\/five-tips-improve-car-accident-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Tips To Improve Your Car Accident Settlement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Five Tips To Improve Your Car Accident Settlement<\/h1>\n<p>If you have been in a car accident your life can\u00a0quickly become difficult and chaotic.\u00a0Suddenly you are faced with the daunting task of getting your car to the shop, getting\u00a0a rental vehicle, going to the doctor, picking up your prescriptions, filing out insurance forms, and the myriad of other tasks that must be taken care of.\u00a0 It is this reality that always leads us to assure a client after they retain us that the only thing they now need to do is\u00a0get healthy and let us worry about the rest.\u00a0 What if, however, instead of retaining an attorney you decide to pursue settlement of your insurance claim unrepresented?\u00a0 In that event, here are some tips to improve your settlement position and success:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Obtain and Review your Medical Records:\u00a0\u00a0The value of your personal injury settlement firmly correlates\u00a0with\u00a0the information found in your medical chart notes.\u00a0 Therefore, it is important for you to review those records\u00a0and send them to the insurance adjuster with your settlement demand.\u00a0 In your demand packet you should highlight the medical records supporting your claim for injury, disability, pain, suffering, work restrictions, and residual medical issues.\u00a0 This will also prepare you for the adjuster\u2019s critique of your case during the negotiation phase.<\/li>\n<li>Photographic Evidence:\u00a0 You should\u00a0secure pictures of the property damage to your car and the car of the at-fault driver.\u00a0 These pictures will provide proof of the accident and the force of impact.\u00a0 The other set of pictures you want to get are those of any visible injuries to your body.\u00a0 If your injuries include cuts, abrasions, lacerations, scars, or similarly visible wounds make sure you take pictures.\u00a0 By providing the insurance adjuster with copies of the above pictures you will further substantiate the legitimacy and extent of your personal injury claim.<\/li>\n<li>Narrative Report:\u00a0 Number one\u00a0above addresses\u00a0procuring and reviewing your medical records.\u00a0 This may be all that is necessary to provide medical proof of your injuries.\u00a0 However, sometimes the medical chart notes are not sufficient to explain the\u00a0causal connection between the car accident and the subsequent injuries and need for medical treatment.\u00a0 In that event, you will need to request a letter from your treating physician\u00a0to explain the nature and extent of your injuries.\u00a0 Typically this letter will include a description of the injuries related to the accident, the necessity of\u00a0treatment for the injuries, and your future disability or limitations if any.\u00a0 You should also know that most physicians will charge you for their time to provide you with this letter.<\/li>\n<li>Demand Letter:\u00a0 You will need to send the insurance\u00a0adjuster a \u201cdemand\u2019 letter when you are ready to settle your claim. \u00a0While there is no specific method or style\u00a0for crafting this letter, it should be a comprehensive letter that details the accident, your subsequent injuries, effect on your life, and claims for economic and non-economic losses.\u00a0 Make sure to include all of the above referenced documents as attachments (exhibits)\u00a0to your settlement demand letter.\u00a0 The letter should end with a specific request for monetary compensation.\u00a0 In other words, you should specify to the adjuster what amount you are willing to settle your claim for.\u00a0\u00a0Keep in mind that this is a negotiation process\u00a0and that your first number will be one of several you will need to consider.\u00a0 During the negotiation process the adjuster will increase their offer and you will need to decrease your demand to make progress.\u00a0 Remember that when you consider what amount you include with your demand letter.<\/li>\n<li>Honest Evaluation of Your Claim:\u00a0 You must know the\u00a0reasonable range of your settlement value.\u00a0 You may have made up your mind about what settlement amount you should receive for your claim, but if that amount is not realistic (empirical)\u00a0you will NOT be able to settle your claim.\u00a0 Do your homework.\u00a0 Research what similar cases settled for or what juries have awarded other plaintiffs with similar cases in your venue.\u00a0 This is difficult for non-attorneys to do, but without a realistic value range, you may settle your case for much less that you deserve, or expect an unrealistic settlement offer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Settling a car accident case is a complex process\u00a0with multiple moving parts.\u00a0 This is why it requires attorneys that specialize in this field to do a good job for their clients.\u00a0 For decades our law firm has been doing just that.\u00a0 With abundant\u00a0experience and specialization we are certain we can help you with your case.\u00a0 Feel free to call us to schedule a\u00a0FREE consultation and see how we can be of assistance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Five Tips To Improve Your Car Accident Settlement If you have been in a car accident your life can\u00a0quickly become difficult and chaotic.\u00a0Suddenly you are faced with the daunting task of getting your car to the shop, getting\u00a0a rental vehicle, going to the doctor, picking up your prescriptions, filing out insurance forms, and the myriad 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