Dealing With Insurance Companies

by Blur Lorena

Every accident cause damages, may it be property or your
physical body. It is important to apply for insurance before you
encounter such circumstance so that you will be able to recover
the money and properties you lost.

Before you file a claim, determine if the other party, who may
be responsible for the accident, will file a claim for you. If
they do, getting a settlement will be faster. If they don’t, you
will personally file it. Then, collect all evidences, preserve
and document it. If possible, photograph the scene right after
the accident. Examine the photographs; look for angles to
support your statement as well as those that will cause your
claims to be denied. Be prepared for any accusations. If there
are witnesses, talk to them. List their names and the statement
they give. Know how much your claim is worth and prepare good
arguments.

Submit a formal demand letter to the insurance company. You may
submit it to your insurance company or the insurance company of
the person involved, depending on who is at fault. Insurance
companies always resort to informal negotiations until such
settlement is agreed upon. Or else, consult a personal injury
lawyer or you may take your case to the court.

There may be circumstances wherein one or more persons claiming
to be representatives of insurance companies will contact you.
You must take this situation with caution. Know his name and the
company he is working for. Do not give detailed information
about the accident or about yourself. Do not give the amount you
paid for medical care. Do not let him know if you filed for a
paid leave. He does not have the right to ask you of your
vacation leaves and the like. Remember significant information
you give and receive during the conversation.

Make your demand letter specific. Indicate what injuries and
medical treatment you had and how much it cost. Specify incomes
and properties you lost. Point out other damages you suffered.
Demand a lump sum higher than what you expect for your entire
claim because it is still negotiable.

Compensations for injury include medical care, lost income,
social expenses and educational expenses. Other non-economic
losses like injuries and lost income are added. This technique
is used for faster and easier settlement.

The policy was made by the company, so if the case was taken to
the court, the court will conduct a thorough examination. This
will be an advantage on your side because they will focus on
limitation and exclusions stated on the policy.

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