The Top Reasons People Delay Calling Us After Their Car Wreck

It is not uncommon for us to get a call from a new client whose car crash happened a few months earlier. When asked why they waited so long to call, we get a few common responses:

 I Expected The Claims Process To Be Straightforward:

From all the insurance company commercials on TV, you would think that the insurance claims process after a wreck should be straightforward. You almost expect an insurance adjuster to appear out of nowhere, write you a check for your car, get you a rental ASAP, and take care of everything. But in reality, that’s now what happens.

Instead, you find yourself with a wrecked car and the insurance company is not in any rush to get you a rental. You don’t know who is going to pay your medical bills and the insurance adjuster who originally told you not to worry, won’t answer your calls.

With thousands of claims to handle, the truth is that you are just one more claim number to the insurance company. If you don’t have your own advocate who is willing to fight for you, this can be a very frustrating experience.

I Didn’t Think My Case Was Big Enough To Need A Lawyer:

At Flattmann Law, we handle all types of wreck cases, big and small. Unlike those TV lawyers, we are here for you even if your wreck didn’t involve “a company vehicle,” “big truck,” or “catastrophic injuries.”

With our free consultations, we even tell people if we think they can handle their own case and give them a few pointers to help them along the way.  

I Thought My Pain Would Get Better:

We represent honest, hard-working people who don’t make a habit of complaining. It is not uncommon for our client to tell us that they waited to go to the doctor because they were hoping the pain would go away on its own. When it didn’t, they knew something was wrong.

The insurance company is not going to give you advice about your injuries. In fact, they are going to throw the question back on you and tell you that “you need to get whatever medical attention you need.” But what does that mean? How does health insurance work in a car wreck situation, and who pays the bills?  These are all questions we can help answer at Flattmann Law.

Are You Frustrated With The Insurance Claims Process After Your Car Wreck ?

Are you frustrated with the insurance claims process after you were involved in a car wreck, contact us online or call our Covington office directly at 985.590.6182 to schedule your free consultation today.

Flattmann Law serves clients on the Northshore, including Covington, Mandeville, Abita Springs, Bogalusa, Franklinton, Folsom, Madisonville, Goodbee, Hammond, Lacombe, Pearl River, and Slidell.

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