Car Accidents, Insurance Companies, and your Role

No matter how hard you try, there is always the possibility that you will be involved in a car accident. Even if you are the safest driver on the road, another person could cause an accident. At that point, you are faced with a variety of challenges.

Dealing with insurance companies is never simple. This is particularly true if you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident. If the other party is at fault, it goes without saying that your insurance company will be on your side. Conversely, the other driver’s insurer will be fighting to pay out as little money as possible.

Tip: your insurance company can give you guidance on what you should and should not be doing. Until you hear from your agent and adjuster, you don’t want to speak with anybody.

Help with the Investigation

There are things you can do to help with the investigation. This includes providing the following:

• Police report
• Photos of the scene, such as the damage to your vehicle
• Photos of any injuries you sustained
• Medical bills
• Witness contact information

This type of information will come in handy during a car accident investigation. Hand it over to your insurance company and let them decide how it can best be used.

Insurance Companies can Frustrate you

It is common to be frustrated when dealing with insurance companies, especially that of the at-fault party. While you know you deserve compensation for damages and injuries, the insurance company will fight this every step of the way. They are in the business of saving money, not spending it.

There may come a time when you are unsatisfied with your situation and need help obtaining the compensation you deserve. In this case, contact us for professional guidance. We can review your accident and communicate directly with insurance companies on your behalf. This will immediately take a load of stress off your back.

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Stephanie Thompson, Estate Planning Attorney of Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC

As the owner of Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC, it is Stephanie’s mission to address each client’s goals for their estate plan. By identifying their wishes and concerns she can educate, guide, and counsel on the different tools and options that will effectively and efficiently accomplish those goals.

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