Mistakes are often made after an accident, which can affect the amount of settlement offered by the insurance company. There is a lot of confusion and lack of knowledge when it comes to the claims process and hiring a lawyer. That is why Ben Glass spends a great deal of time writing books and teaching about this very subject. He tells people who have been injured in an accident that they may not need a lawyer, but they should get one of his free books before talking to the insurance adjuster, hiring a lawyer or signing any forms.
Have you wondered why the insurance company is calling you right after your accident? The insurer knows that injuries can become more extensive as time goes by, so they will want to offer you a quick settlement and have you sign a release. Ben had one case were the claimant’s injuries became worse after he had already signed a valid release. The prospective client wanted to “undo” the release that he had signed that had allowed him to get a fast settlement from the insurance company. Unfortunately, once a release is signed, you have to live with the consequences.
Ben Glass was presented with another case that was very decent, but the statute of limitations was running out. This woman had been working with a lawyer who lacked experience in personal injury, had not properly prepared the case and was not communicating with her.
Ben’s book, Five Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim, will help you avoid these common pitfalls after an accident.
