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    How Insurance Companies Try to Devalue Claims

    en-usOctober 11, 2021
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    About this Episode

    On Season 3, Episode 3 of The Verdict, Killeen Personal Injury Lawyers Michael Erskine and Timothy Roehrs discuss the different tactics auto insurance companies use to devalue your claim.

    Timestamps
    00:00 - Intro
    02:25 - What are some common ways insurance companies try to devalue someone’s claim?
    06:35 - What are the insurance company’s motivations behind trying to devalue claims?
    10:53 - Is it legal or illegal for insurance companies to use shady tactics? 
    14:37 - Why do people get offered a settlement at the beginning of the process?
    17:24 - Why should someone not rush to take the settlement offer?
    20:10 - How often do people take settlement offers then realize they shouldn’t have?
    23:07 - Can someone be forced to partake in a recorded statement?
    25:51 - What is a medical authorization?
    28:55 - When is the best time to speak to an attorney in reference to speaking with insurance companies?
    36:46 - What is a trial lawyer?
    40:27 - How can a dashcam benefit a driver?
    46:11 - How can a dashcam be used against me?
    51:55 - How can posting on social media after a car crash hurt a claim?
    57:14 - Can posting stuff not related to the car crash also impact the claim?
    1:02:23 - Posting medical treatment on social media after a car crash
    1:12:30 - Additional comments and stories from attorneys
    1:19:20 - Outro

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    Is the damage to my car after an accident an indicator of my injuries? - https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/news-and-update/indicator-injuries

    ¿El daño a mi auto en un choque es un indicador de mis lesiones? - https://www.carlsonabogados.com/news-and-update/indicador-lesiones/

    The PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS at The Carlson Law Firm can help.
    When filing a personal injury claim, one of the most important steps you can take is to find a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer to be your guide through the often tedious injury claim process. After an injury, The Carlson Law Firm encourages individuals to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Our Personal Injury Attorneys will provide you with the necessary information you need to begin the process of recovery, both physically and financially. Our Personal Injury Attorneys want to help you to take the very best course of action to ensure that the compensation you receive is of fair value.

    The Verdict
    en-usOctober 11, 2021

    The Different Types of Auto Insurance

    The Different Types of Auto Insurance

    On Season 3, Episode 2 of The Verdict, Killeen Personal Injury Partner Michael Erskine and Timothy Roehrs, Associate Attorney, discuss the different types of auto insurance, and the importance of each type of coverage.

    Timestamps
    00:00 - Intro
    02:28 - Breakdown of bodily injury coverage
    03:39 - Uninsured/Underinsured insurance
    09:07 - Personal Injury Protection
    17:18 - Med-Pay
    22:27 - Commercial Insurance Policies
    28:40 - Difference between on clock vs off the clock with car crashes
    31:40 - Unexpected ways to boost your claim’s value
    38:23 - What insurance is required by law?
    41:41 - Can I still hire an attorney even if I don’t have auto insurance?
    45:21 - Can I still see an attorney if I’m in a car crash with an uninsured driver?
    49:33 - Umbrella coverage
    53:10 - How is insurance impacted by teen drivers?
    55:11 - Is there a minimum age requirement to hire an attorney?
    57:54 - How common is it for people to get in car crashes and not have insurance?
    1:02:13 - Attorney case stories
    1:08:02 - Outro

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    Where Personal Injury Law Meets Storytelling - The Verdict is not your average legal podcast. We embrace the art of storytelling and take you through the legal process to examine how personal injury law intersects with your daily life. Join The Carlson Law Firm’s lawyers, case managers, legal assistants, and clients as we explore acts of negligence, liability, and damages to give you The Verdict.

    UM/UIM FAQs - https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/news-and-update/uninsured-underinsured-motorists-faqs

    Preguntas frecuentes: conductores sin seguro, seguro insuficiente - https://www.carlsonabogados.com/news-and-update/preguntas-frecuentes-sobre-conductores-sin-seguro-y-con-seguro-insuficiente/

    What type of compensation can I recover after an auto crash? - https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/news-and-update/compensation-after-crash

    ¿Qué compensaciones puedo obtener después de un accidente automovilístico? - https://www.carlsonabogados.com/news-and-update/compensaciones/

    The PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS at The Carlson Law Firm can help.
    When filing a personal injury claim, one of the most important steps you can take is to find a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer to be your guide through the often tedious injury claim process. After an injury, The Carlson Law Firm encourages individuals to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Our Personal Injury Attorneys will provide you with the necessary information you need to begin the process of recovery, both physically and financially. Our Personal Injury Attorneys want to help you to take the very best course of action to ensure that the compensation you receive is of fair value.

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