Seattle Personal Injury Lawyers
How is the Value of my Claim Determined?
Many people trust insurance companies to determine the fair value of their claim when they are injured in an accident. But anyone in this situation should really receive the maximum amount of compensation they are legally entitled to receive. And sadly, the primary objective of the insurance company is to maximize their profits by limiting the amount of money paid to an injured person.
There is no easy method to determine the value of a Personal Injury claim. You must take into account various factors to effectively determine the value of your claim. These include:
- Circumstances of the accident;
- Police Report/Witnesses;
- Extent of injuries sustained (fractures, herniated disks);
- Extent of medical treatment (physical therapy, surgery);
- Findings of objective testing (CT scans, MRI);
- Quality of medical reports issued by treating doctors;
- Significance of pre-existing conditions;
- Relevance of previous accidents or injuries;
- Existence of temporary or permanent restrictions;
- Limits of insurance coverage; and,
- Extent of property damage.
The best and most effective way to be sure of the approximate value of an injury claim is for these (and other factors) to be evaluated by the qualified Tacoma Personal Injury attorneys at Bernard Law Group. The lawyers at Bernard Law Group have settled and/or litigated a significant number of these claims.
Call our office at 1-800-418-8282 for a free consultation with one of our experienced Washington insurance claim attorneys. There is no obligation. We can help you immediately. All e-mail and form submissions will be responded to by a qualified and knowledgeable member of our firm within 24 hours. Call our toll-free number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we promise to respond immediately.
