August 23, 2019
Categories: Personal Injury, Uncategorized
There are many different types of accidents that cause injuries and deaths. They might involve motor vehicles, a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall, negligent security, nursing home negligence or even falling merchandise in a big box warehouse store. Though these accidents can vary widely in type and manner, many of them have at least one thing in common: the person or entity that caused the accident has liability insurance.
How Insurance Companies Make Money
Insurance companies make money by charging premiums and banking the money that those premiums bring in. Then, they invest that money to make even more money. When claims arise, they do whatever they can to minimize their losses and keep the company’s bottom line healthy.
Don’t Give Up Control of Your Claim
Insurance companies aren’t in the business of giving money away. If you were injured as a result of the carelessness and negligence of somebody else, his or her insurer is going to start setting up its defense to your claim right away by trying to control your claim. That’s why you want to contact the Tampa FL personal injury lawyers at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore right away after being injured in an accident. Our law firm will take control of your case for you.
The Statement and Medical Authorization
Always remember that the opposing insurance company in your case has its own best interests in mind after a claim arises. It will likely want a recorded statement from you along with an authorization that will allow it to obtain all of your medical records. In many cases, the company’s main intent is to use your own words and medical history against you in the future. Florida law doesn’t require you to give that statement or authorization, so politely refuse to give them.
Rather than helping the opposing insurer build its defense against you, give control of your case to our accident law firm in Tampa. Contact the Tampa FL personal injury lawyers at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore right away after being injured in any accident to arrange for a free consultation and care review. With our objective of maximizing any proceeds that you might receive by settlement or an award, we look out for your best interests.