At some point, your case is going to settle. Well, maybe not. Most cases will settle. About 90% of cases settle before trial. About 95% of cases settle without the trial going forward. Some cases settle on the first day…
Posts Tagged With: total loss
5 Things Not to do with Your Insurance Claim
I know sometimes I repeat myself. Why do I do this? Some things are so important and go against everything you have been told for so long that you need to hear it a few times. Some other things I…
Do NOT Meet with the Adjuster in Person
A good adjuster will want to meet with you in person. Why? Because they are more persuasive in person. This has been shown time and again. As an aside, this always makes me wonder why insurance companies stop hiring field…
Some Rules on Giving Statements to an Adjuster
After an accident, the adjuster is going to call you up and ask to take a recorded statement from you. Let me give you two simple rules when you get this request: 1. DO NOT GIVE A STATEMENT TO THE…
Three things you must know about property damage
Most of my posts are about injury claims. Why? Because that is what most people do not understand. Fixing a car is, for the most part, a simple process. You bring the car to a shop of your choice, the…
5 More Insurance Terms You Must Know
In order to make sense of insurance, you need to know some basic terms. Sadly, no one discusses these terms with anyone. Ever. Seriously, I did not know what these meant until I went to work for the insurance industry….
5 Insurance Terms You Must Know
In order to make sense of insurance, you need to know some basic terms. Sadly, no one discusses these terms with anyone. Ever. Seriously, I did not know what these meant until I went to work for the insurance industry….
10 Steps To Avoid Getting Less than Fair Market Value for Your Damaged Car
The first time most people deal with an insurance company is with their car. You are involved in a crash and everyone thinks “What about my car?” Or “My car is a total loss. Now what?” A smart insurance adjuster…
FAQ: Does the insurance company have to take my car?
Q: My car was a total loss. Can the insurance make me keep my car or do they have to take the car? A: As much as I hate giving this answer, the answer is that it depends. Don’t shoot…
FAQ: What insurance do I need?
Question: I don’t know what insurance I should have. How do I figure that out? Answer: This is a tricky question. Let’s start with the basics. (I am going to skip life and health insurance since those are significantly more…