Trucking companies and their insurers have a business interest in resolving claims efficiently. Their adjusters are skilled professionals who manage the claims process, which begins almost immediately after an accident. 

An insurance adjuster will likely contact you in a professional, concerned tone to gather information about the accident. While their job is to collect facts, the information you provide is used to evaluate the claim from their company’s perspective. They may also make an early settlement offer to resolve the case before you know the long-term financial impact of your injuries.

A qualified West Palm Beach truck crash lawyer can step in to handle all communications on your behalf. This allows you to focus on your recovery and ensures that all information is presented accurately and completely. 

These common situations can complicate a claim:

• Recorded Statements: Adjusters are trained to ask leading questions designed to get you to admit some level of fault, which can be used to reduce your compensation under Florida’s modified comparative fault rule.
• Quick, Low Settlement: An early offer is based on the information available at that time and may not account for future medical care, lost earning capacity, or long-term pain.
• Broad Medical Authorizations: Signing a blanket authorization gives the insurer access to your entire medical history, which they can use to argue that your injuries were pre-existing.
• Disputing the Severity of Injuries: An insurer may review your medical records and question the extent of the injuries documented by your treating physicians.