You should avoid doing the following when dealing with an insurance company after a car, truck, or motorcycle accident: - Do not admit to having been at fault in any way. Stick to the facts without expressing any opinion. It is not your job to ascertain liability.
- Do not give anything in writing to any insurance officers, whether your own or the other party’s, if you do not understand any part of your policy or claim.
- Do not take everything that your insurance agent tells you as the last word, especially regarding the value of your claim or a settlement. Insurance companies will try to minimize the return on your claim. Rather than simply accepting their estimates, contact a lawyer.
- Do not sign a release or waiver of any kind. If you are not sure about what you are being asked to sign, consult an attorney for help.
- Do not accept any settlement as a full and final payment unless you are certain that it represents fair compensation for your losses.
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