About Insurance Claims

After you have been involved in a car accident, you will inevitably have to deal with your insurance company and the insurance agents of the other parties involved in the accident. Filing an accident claim by yourself is a huge undertaking, especially if you are trying to recover from serious injuries. However, insurance claims are necessary because they help the victims of car accidents recover compensation for their pain and suffering.

During this process, it is wise to have the help of an experienced Riverside car accident lawyer who can help you negotiate for the highest amount of compensation. One of the best ways to determine how much your car accident claim will be worth, is to look at how an insurance company would value your claim. Insurance carriers look to the types and amounts of damages suffered by the individual, and then to the percentage of fault to determine how much they are willing to pay.

Experienced Legal Help for Your Claim

The insurance company will typically look at how much money has been spent and/or lost by the injured person, in medical expenses, loss wages and such, when determining the amount of recovery they will pay. Many times, insurance companies will then use formulas to calculate intangible damages such as pain and suffering or mental anguish. Without strong legal representation, it is likely that the insurance company will try to take advantage of your rights and settle on the lowest amount of recovery.

Other than the amount of damages suffered, your degree of fault in the car accident will play the largest role in determining how much you recovery for your injuries. An experienced attorney at Hanson, Gorian & Bradford can provide you with vigorous legal backing to prove your side of the story regarding your accident. We are intimately familiar with the ways that insurance adjusters will try to lower your compensation, and we are not afraid to take your case to court. Contact a Riverside car accident attorney today for dedicated legal support and assistance with your insurance claim.