After a serious accident, it’s impossible for the average person to be able to estimate their past, present and future losses and expenses. It’s easy enough to add up the current medical bills and lost wages, but what is pain and suffering worth? How much will be needed for future medical costs? Will it be possible to resume the job one had before the accident?
After a serious injury, no one is really prepared to negotiate with a claims adjuster. He or she is only the front line person for the insurance company. Behind the adjuster, there are more senior insurance company personnel and platoons of insurance company lawyers. The adjuster who is talking directly to the accident victim has a boss who expects the adjuster to settle the claim for the lowest amount possible. If the injured person does not really know what a fair settlement would be for their injuries, how can they evaluate the settlement offer? This situation is not at all comparable to receiving a $700 check from the insurance company to pay the auto body shop to fix a small dent.
While it is possible to wait to receive the first settlement offer and then consult an attorney, this is generally not the best plan. An experienced attorney knows what steps must be taken in order to obtain a much better and fairer settlement for the client. Taking pictures of the accident scene as soon as possible after the accident is just one important factor. Vehicles that have been severely damaged will end up in the car shredder at the scrap yard. Witnesses disappear. The sooner the accident investigation is done, the better it is for the client.
Another very important reason to retain an experienced Accident Lawyer in Beaver Dam WI is to improve the victim’s chances of avoiding making damaging statements. It is seldom that statements made to the insurance company by the victim are helpful to the case.
The Personal Injury Team at Quincey, Becker, Schuessler, Chase & Devitt S.C. has over 50 years of combined experience with personal injury cases. Each attorney is focused on aiding those injured by another’s negligence and helping those who lost a loved one in this way. Click here to schedule a consultation and to learn more about how a skilled Accident Lawyer in Beaver Dam WI could help you to get the compensation that you are due.
