Every single thing you need to know about a car accident case!
Every single thing you need to know about a car accident case!
0:35 – BOOM, you get into a car accident. What do you do?
0:39 – You need to call the POLICE. Make sure they come! People lie!
1:05 – What to GATHER after the accident. Photos, Ins cards, Video, Audio recording!
1:32 – You need to call the AMBULANCE if you are hurt, or possibly hurt. Get your injuries documented ASAP.
2:02 – What happens if my vehicle is NOT DRIVABLE?
2:15 – What happens if your car is in the storage lot too long?
3:00 – What if my vehicle is totaled? How much does the insurance pay? What about gap insurance?
3:31 – What if your car is repairable? How do estimates work?
4:14 – What about a rental vehicle?
4:57 – How do you get the insurance company to accept responsibility? Investigative work…videos, body worn camera, accident reconstructionist.
7:00 – What happens if the other driver doesn’t have insurance?
7:34 – What is next after you establish your not at fault and there is available insurance?
8:07 – Medical development phase – What kind of medical treatment should I expect?
9:00 – Why are MRIs really important for a car accident case?
10:14 – Its common for a car accident victim to go to an ORTHOPEDIC Doctor or Pain Management Doctor. What type of treatment do they recommend?
11:01 – What do you do if you have head pain? What type of treatment do you get?
11:48 – It is extremely important to consistently get treatment. What happens if you have a GAP in your treatment?
13:14 – Can you ask your Doctor for MRI(s) or more treatment? YES.
13:55 – What happens when you are done with treatment? FUTURE recommendations help your case!
14:11 – What happens if there is not enough POLICY LIMITS?
15:10 – Does the insurance company have to pay more money for future medical care?
16:10 – What happens if you have bruises or scars? MORE VALUE for disfigurement!
17:02 – When you are done with treatment it’s time to REQUEST all of the records and bills!
17:22 – What is a demand letter? Can you send one early? What should it look like?
18:30 – Did health insurance pay a bill? Did workers compensation pay a bill? That is a LIEN.
18:46 – How long will it take the insurance to respond to your DEMAND?
19:03 – What is a STOWERS demand?
19:54 – NEGOTIATIONS BEGIN – Do all insurance companies value cases the same? State Farm? Liberty Mutual? Progressive? Allstate? — PREPARE!
21:15 – What happens if you don’t get a GOOD OFFER?
21:22 – What happens if a Law Firm DROPS YOUR CASE?
22:56 – Some adjusters don’t have authority to give you the TRUE VALUE of your case!
23:31 – You need to REDUCE your MEDICAL BILLS!
24:14 – How much money will you get? Can your Lawyer REDUCE THEIR FEE? Should you have one?
25:05 – The insurance company is not scared of YOU. Here’s why!
25:40 – When do you get your check for your settlement?
25:57 – It’s beneficial to know a good Law Firm in the FUTURE.
26:13 – What if you cant settle? FILE A LAWSUIT! How does that work?
26:51 – MEDIATION.
27:07 – TRIAL.
27:40 – Is it worth it to file a lawsuit or go to trial? 28:10 – Do Lawyers raise their fee if you file a lawsuit or go to trial?
28:45 – Make sure you do your RESEARCH when picking a Law Firm!
29:00 – Every case is DIFFERENT.
29:17 – CLOSER!