Don’t let all that friendliness fool you. The number one job of any claims adjuster is to settle a claim as quickly, and for as little, as possible. His or her interests are not your interests.
If you have a good case, the last thing the claims adjuster wants is for you to consult with a lawyer. That is why most adjusters will call an accident victim, injured by their insured, ASAP. They know if you call that lawyer, the first thing you will be told is to have nothing to do with the adjuster or his insurance company!
You are under no obligation to speak, or cooperate in any way, with the adjuster. You are not required to give a recorded statement nor should you.
If you’ve been injured in any type of accident, the first thing you need to do is seek the appropriate medical care. The second thing is to get a free consultation from a personal injury lawyer in your area. We here at Personal Injury Hotline.com are available 24/7 to answer any personal injury question you may have.
You are not necessarily “in good hands” with Allstate nor is Nationwide always “on your side.”
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Jim says
September 8, 2015 at 4:10 pmInsurance claims adjusters are notorious about trying to get their customers to settle their claims for a less than fair amount. As the article states, contact a lawyer and discuss your case before you agree to any claim settlement.
Connor Adams says
October 12, 2015 at 9:29 amI love how you said, “The number one job of any claims adjuster is to settle a claim as quickly, and for as little, as possible.” My wife does not seem to understand that. She thinks that he is the nicest person in the entire world and willing to help us in anyway possible. Obviously I disagree. This is a great little article that speaks the truth. What advice do you have for someone who is trying to find a good lawyer to handle a personal injury case?