What is Behind an Insurance Adjuster's Phony Smile?

January 20, 2011
By Baumgartner Law Firm on January 20, 2011 10:21 AM |


Most Los Angeles car accident lawyers will confess that car accidents will continue to happen in Los Angeles so long as drivers and pedestrians continue to fight their way through crowded streets. After being injured in an accident you should expect to hear from an insurance adjuster.

Don't be fooled by their friendly voice and compliments. This misconception can significantly hurt your claim if you walk into their trap. The cold reality is that an insurance adjuster is not your friend. His job is to settle your case for as little money as possible.

The sole purpose of an insurance adjuster is to make as much money possible for the insurance company. Whenever an insurance adjuster saves the company money he is passing those savings on to the shareholders. An adjuster's act of being kind is one of their many tricks they have been trained to use.

When talking with an adjuster it is important to be mindful of what you say. Some adjusters will record your statements to use them against you at a later date. Their tactics in negotiation claims can be very cleaver.

If your accident happened in California, you will need to keep in mind the statute of limitations for your injury claim. This is the expiration date for your claim. If you wait too long your statute of limitations will expire and you will not be able to recover anything for your accident.

If your personal injury accident has left you with serious injury it is in your best interests to consult with an experienced California personal injury lawyer. An insurance company is in the business of making money. They have hired well trained adjusters to settle your claim as low as possible. To level the playing field you need an experienced attorney who can help you receive fair compensation.


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