Dealing with Insurance Adjusters?

First, know that insurance company representatives are working for the insurance company, whether it is your company or the other party's insurance company. Just remember that the adjuster is supposed to be completely fair with you, but the adjuster's ultimate loyalty is with the insurance company, not you. If you are contacted by the other driver's insurance company agent or adjuster or you are thinking of calling your own insurance company, BEFORE YOU TALK FURTHER OR RETURN A TELEPHONE CALL THE ADJUSTER, remember the following:
  • Call an attorney for a Free Case Evaluation to KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
  • If called by an adjuster, be polite but say you need to call your attorney.
  • DO NOT discuss the accident or give a recorded statement about the case.
  • DO write down the adjuster's name and number and the claim number.
  • Call an attorney RIGHT NOW because a delay could hurt your claim.

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Know Your Rights - Ask a Skilled Injury Lawyer

If you are the victim of an automobile accident you need to know your legal rights.

If you've ever been in an accident where someone was injured, you should know that the insurance company lawyers and claims representatives are ‘on the ground’ as soon as possible doing their best to make the accident appear to be all or partially your fault, and thus reduce the amount of money that the company will be forced to pay on the claim. This is why it is so important that the injured auto owners and passengers have their own attorneys on the case as soon as possible, in order to conduct an investigation independent of the insurance company adjusters

An insurance company adjuster may have already called you about the accident.

Whether the adjuster is acting for your auto insurance company or the other drivers’ company, there are some important things you need to know. Mainly, the adjusters are working for the insurance companies and ultimately are protecting the insurance companies’ best interests, not yours. The other driver’s insurance adjuster wants you to settle your case for as little compensation as possible without the advice of a personal injury law firm. Don’t be pressured. There is no need to settle your injury case until you have had time to consult with an attorney and to get the medical attention that you need. In fact, in many cases medical problems do not show up until days or weeks after the accident. It would not be in your best interest to settle a personal injury claim before you have been fully advised by an experience and knowledgeable auto injury lawyer or before you have reached maximum medical improvement and know how bad your injuries really are.

This is especially true if you are asked by the insurance adjuster to give a recorded statement.
Politely refuse to give the statement until your attorney can be involved. You are required to give a statement to your own insurance company, but not to the other driver’s adjuster. So, find a lawyer who can help you with the complex legal issues involved in an auto accident claim.

Find a Lawyer – Experience, Knowledge and Respect

No matter what caused your accident, the recovery of full and fair damages will be a fight, unless you are willing to take less than you are legally entitled. That is what the insurance company is hoping – that your will not hire an attorney who is dedicated to recovering all the damages to which you are entitled. Speaking with a lawyer can help you understand your rights, your options and your future. If you are reading this web article then you are well on the way to finding an experienced, knowledgeable, respected and dedicated attorney to help you maximize your car wreck claim. The attorneys at Byrd & Barnhill have been practicing for many years in the Tampa Bay area. We have the experience and knowledge to make sure that you receive full and fair recovery for your auto accident injuries.

Plant City Car Wreck Lawyer

Our Plant City personal injury law firm is a civil trial law firm aggressively pursuing the recovery of damages for serious injuries from car wrecks and motorcycle accidents. Our goal is to win your case so that you to receive the compensation that you and your loved ones deserve. The knowledgeable and aggressive attorneys at Byrd & Barnhill are experienced at obtaining compensation for injuries sustained in car wrecks, automobile crashes and motor vehicle accidents. Our skilled personal injury lawyers handle car crash, motor vehicle and motorcycle accident cases resulting in serious injury and wrongful death. Give Byrd & Barnhill a call today at (813) 759-1224.

Hometown Attorneys Working For You

Johnnie Byrd and David Barnhill live and work in Plant City because we believe it is a great place to live, work and raise a family. We are not a satellite office of a statewide multi-lawyer firm. We offer our legal services to clients in the Tampa Bay area in Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Riverview, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City, Wesley Chapel, Wauchula, Mulberry, Zephyrhills, Bartow, Keysville, Pinecrst, Walden Lake, Fish Hawk, Turkey Creek, Seffner, Lakeland, Land O Lakes, Antioch, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Bloomingdale, Boyette, Carollwood, Clearwater, Dover, Egypt Lake, Gibsonston, Gulf City, Gulfport, Hopewell, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores Beach, Kenneth City, Largo, Lithia, Lutz, Madeira Beach, Mango, Marvina, New Tampa, North Redington, Oldsmar, Orient Park, Palm River, Pasadena, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Palms, Thonotosassa, Tierra Verde, Trapnell, Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Unincorporated Pinellas County, Welcome, and Wimauma. We are located just two blocks from the Plant City Court House.

Conveniently located just two blocks from the Plant City Courthouse
Byrd & Barnhill, P.L., 206 North Collins Street, Plant City, Florida 33563
Telephone (813) 759-1224 Fax (813) 759-1101
Email: johnnie@byrd-law.com
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