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You Versus the Insurance Company
A lot of injured people delay getting legal help, hoping that the insurance company will give them the settlement they deserve. Waiting to see what the insurance company will do can be a big mistake. They may wait and wait and wait and wait until a time when you really need your money…and then they will offer you less than you expect---sometimes far less.
The insurance companies are in business to make a profit. They make a profit by settling claims cheaply. THE LESS THEY PAY YOU, THE MORE MONEY THEY SAVE.
Do not let the insurance company give you less than what is fair for your accident or injuries. Proceeding without legal advice can be very risky. The system is stacked against someone who is not represented by an attorney. Lewis & Daggett has settled thousands of cases by investigating the claim, knowing the law, following the correct procedures, and standing our ground when we have to in order to get a fair settlement.
The insurance companies have many advantages: hundreds of lawyers, millions of dollars, …and let’s face it…they are not suffering the pain and financial loss that you are. Plus, if the insurance adjuster has a question about his legal rights, he simply picks up the phone and calls one of the company lawyers.
Who do you call about your legal rights? You can call our office at 336-765-7777 or click here for a Free Case Evaluation and find out what your legal rights are. We’ll be glad to talk with you, without obligation.
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“Professional, nice, getting things accurate and dealing with everyone so it is not put off on me. All of the staff at Lewis & Daggett are very nice and professional...the best I have met. I would recommend you because of the way you handed my case and took care of everything such as my bills being paid and the fact that I got some payment for my injuries.”
Lenny H., Lexington, NC
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Common Defenses Used by Insurance Companies
Common defenses used to challenge a personal injury victim’s claim include suggesting that 1) the victim suffered from similar pre-existing injuries, 2) the victim was predisposed to the type of injury which he suffered as a result of the wrongdoer’s conduct or 3) the particular injuries and damages being claimed by the personal injury victim were not caused by the accident, but were a result of other events in the injured victim’s life. When an insurance company cannot dispute the fault of its insured, they resort to the age-old tactics of attacking a Plaintiff’s character or pre-existing medical history.
A good lawyer will successfully contest these common defenses and help the personal injury victim present his injuries and damages in a clear, concise, and coherent manner so as to maximize his recovery. For example, even if you have suffered from a similar injury or condition (i.e. back or neck condition) before the accident, the lawyer can help you prove that your previous neck or back injury was made worse as a result of your accident.
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