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Best Practices When Dealing with Insurance Companies

For better or worse, insurance has become a necessity these days.  You buy it, pay for it, and hope you never have to use it.  But for those times you do need it, dealing with insurance companies because of an accident can be intimidating.  Here are a few tips on the best ways to handle your insurance company.

  • Tip # 1: If you are able, it is wise to consult a lawyer before dealing with insurers.  An experienced car accident attorney will let you know what to expect, and how you can best benefit from the process.
  • Tip #2: Be sure you are honest when giving facts about your accident to the insurance company.  However, never go into more detail than necessary when answering their questions.
  • Tip #3: Always tell your story the same way each time.  If an insurance company thinks you are giving different versions, it can cause the company to doubt your word.  They may not believe you are really being truthful about what happened.
  • Tip # 4: Do not feel intimidated when speaking to an insurance company.  You may feel pressured by its representatives into admitting fault or making a deal.  They act this way because it benefits them financially if you follow their instructions.  
  • Tip #5: You do not have to give, and should not give a recorded statement or interview to the other person's insurance company, except in exceptional circumstances. Consult an attorney before agreeing to give such a statement.

Our personal injury attorneys  know that talking to insurance companies requires legal knowledge and experience.  The Gosanko Law Firm can help you to successfully resolve your insurance claim.

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Contact us at 1-855-467-2656 to schedule a free initial phone consultation with an experienced accident lawyer in Bellevue or Seattle.

We are paid only if you collect.  We take personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis and cover all legal costs up front so that you do not pay attorney fees or costs until your case is resolved.

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