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Get Help Obtaining the Insurance Settlement You Deserve
No matter what type of accident you were involved in, whether you were injured in a car accident or in a slip and fall on someone else’s property, the liable party is likely protected by some type of insurance policy. Filing a claim with the liable party’s insurance company can be challenging, especially when you consider that the insurance company may make you an offer that doesn’t cover all your losses. A personal injury lawyer on Long Island who is familiar with these types of claims can help negotiate a fair settlement. Every time an insurer settles a claim, they lose money. This means they have every reason to look for opportunities to reduce a victim’s injury settlement or deny their claim altogether. You need someone fighting for you as hard as insurance companies fight for their bottom line.Obtain a Legal Advocate for Trial
Unfortunately, obtaining the insurance settlement you hoped for is not always possible. Whether the insurance company is only required to pay out up to a certain limit, or the insurer has remained steadfast in their decision to deny your claim, you need to have a backup plan to recover the full extent of your damages. If the insurance company denies your claim, or does not offer fair compensation for your losses, your next option is to file a lawsuit and bring your case to trial. Of course, when you have already been dealing with the physical impact of your injuries, the thought of going to trial may be overwhelming. But when you have a personal injury attorney working for you, you can focus on recuperating from your injuries while we work to build your case and prepare for trial. This might include investigating the cause of the accident, gathering the evidence needed to support your case, and establishing fault based on a preponderance of the evidence.Ensure Every Loss Is Taken Into Account
It is more common than you might think for the insurance company to attempt to avoid fairly compensating claimants. Under NY Ins L § 5221, when you are injured in a car accident, you will file a claim with your own auto insurance company for basic economic losses, such as wages and medical bills, since New York State requires no-fault insurance. No-fault coverage does not provide compensation for pain and suffering. In order to recover pain and suffering losses, a third-party action against the at-fault party or parties is needed.Complete a Free Case Evaluation form now