How To Get A Satisfactory Personal Injury Settlement

Tips to get a satisfactory personal injury settlement

Personal injury claims are not simple. You have to deal with tough insurance agents who have years of experience. It is important to have a good strategy in place for a personal injury claim. Having a personal injury lawyer by your side can make the entire process simple. Here are a few tips to get a satisfactory personal injury settlement.

Keep an Amount in Mind:

When you create your personal injury settlement demand letter, you already have a quote to charge for your claim. Before speaking to an insurance adjuster, decide on the minimum settlement amount within this range. You shouldn't reveal this amount to the adjuster. It is mainly for your own benefit so that you have a bottom line in mind.

Don't Agree To The First Offer:

Insurance adjusters usually start negotiations by making a meager offer. They use this tactic to understand whether you know your claim's worth. When the adjuster makes a claim, how you react to it will depend on whether it is a reasonable enough claim or not. If the offer seems reasonable, make a counteroffer just a little lesser than what is in your demand letter. A little more negotiations will get you a fair settlement at this stage, which both parties can agree to.

Ask The Adjustor to Justify A Low Offer:

If the adjuster makes a shallow offer, ask them to give you specific reasons why the offer is so low. Once you get the reasons, write a letter responding to each of the points mentioned by the adjuster. If you feel the adjuster's reasons are valid, you can lower your amount a little bit.

Emphasize Emotional Points:

Don't forget to put forth any emotional points that support your claim during your negotiations. For example, if your injury interferes with your ability to care for your children, then mention that the accident has led to your children's suffering as well. While you cannot put a monetary value on these points, they can be very helpful in getting the insurance company to settle the claim in your favor.

Put the Settlement in Writing:

Once there is an agreement on the settlement amount, confirm the agreement immediately in a letter to the adjuster. The letter doesn't have to be too long. It should just put in writing what was agreed upon so that the adjuster doesn't go back on their words.

Personal Injury claims are not very easy. Handling insurance adjusters can be frustrating. You need the support of someone who has years of experience in dealing with them. Speak to a personal injury attorney to help you with your claims. The lawyer will go over your case in detail and speak to the adjuster on your behalf.

If you have been in an accident and need help filing a personal injury case, contact Sears Injury Law, PLLC today. Our lawyers are highly experienced and will get the best possible outcome for you.

Sears Injury Law
929 E Main Ave #305a, Puyallup, Washington
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