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Dealing with insurance companies can be confusing, frustrating and even intimidating to victims who have been injured in an accident. You can find yourself signing documents you don’t understand, and providing statements without understanding the consequences.
The Frank Jenkins Law Office has helped many Kentuckians deal with insurance companies. Based on our experience, we’ve put together a list of tips for anyone dealing with insurers so that your claim has the best possible chance for success. Call us today at 859-389-9344 or contact us via email. We can help you succeed with your claim.
Your first priority after an accident should be to obtain medical attention for your injuries – or, if you are able, to administer first aid to any other injured victims, regardless of who is to blame. Next, you must notify the police – you, the other driver or a witness will need to call 911 to obtain immediate assistance. The police can help secure the accident area and administer emergency aid – and they will also take down the details of the accident so that a police report can be filed. This is absolutely essential in order to properly document your accident.
Once all urgent medical needs have been taken care of, you should notify your own insurance company. This is not the same as providing a statement to the claims agent of the other driver – this is simply advising your insurer that the accident occurred.
If you were involved in a car accident with an uninsured driver and you have an uninsured motorist benefit on your policy, you should be eligible to file a claim with your own insurance company. However, if the claim is denied or if you don’t have this optional benefit, consulting with an experienced attorney is a good idea. A lawyer can review the details of your accident to identify if there are other options available to you.
Kentucky law states that insurance companies must exercise good faith in dealing with the customers they insure, but legal representation may be necessary to make sure your own insurance company meets its obligation to you. You should review the details of your policy to be sure you understand what is and isn’t covered. If you need a rental car after being involved in a traffic accident, for example, your insurance policy may cover the costs of a rental car for a certain number of days – but it depends upon the policy benefit you have purchased.
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, do not provide a statement to the other driver’s insurance company without consulting an attorney – those comments can and will be used against you. If you give a statement and then discover your injuries are more severe than you initially thought, you may have trouble trying to get the compensation you need. Remember – the insurance company is looking for a reason to deny or minimize your claim, so don’t give them ammunition by providing information before you understand the extent of your own injuries
If the other driver was insured, and that insurance company sends you a check or any form of documentation in the mail – do not sign or cash the check without first speaking to an attorney. Cashing a check can constitute legal signature of a release – which prohibits you from bringing any legal action against the other driver or insurance company. Typically, insurance companies will offer the lowest settlement amount that they think you may accept, so you should consult with a lawyer before agreeing to a settlement, providing medical or other records to the other driver’s insurance company or signing any documents.
The Frank Jenkins Law Office has spent more than 15 years dealing with insurance companies. We know their tactics and how to overcome the obstacles they often present to victims of personal injury. We can assist in getting you get the benefits you deserve – and we will keep you updated at every step along the way.
The Frank Jenkins Law Office can review the details of your claim, and review all available options to build a strategy with your best interests in mind. Whether you need answers about an insurance company problem or think you may have a lawsuit, we can help. We will meet with clients in our office, in the hospital, or at home if necessary.
Your right to justice shouldn’t be compromised because of concerns over payment. We handle most cases on a contingency basis*, which means you pay nothing up front and will only pay an attorney fee when we settle or win your case.
If you have questions or need help with an insurance company claim, contact the Frank Jenkins Law Office today at 859-389-9344 or contact us via email.
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Since opening his own law office in 1997, Frank Jenkins has dedicated his practice to helping disabled workers and individuals obtain the Social Security Disability benefits to which they are entitled.
The Frank Jenkins Law Office, based in Lexington, has been representing injured people across Kentucky for more than 20 years. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping victims obtain the justice they deserve – and the compensation they need. In fact, Frank Jenkins was voted the people's Favorite Attorney in the Reader's Choice 2014 Lexington Herald-Leader poll.
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