How to Handle Insurance Companies After a Child Injury
If your child has been injured, you are likely feeling a range of emotions. Shock, confusion, and anger are common reactions. One of the last things on your mind may be dealing with insurance companies.
However, this is something that you will need to do to get the compensation your child deserves. This blog post will discuss how to handle insurance companies after a child injury.
1. What to do after an injury
2. How to handle insurance companies
3. Tips for dealing with the aftermath of a child's injury
4. How a personal injury attorney can help
What to do after an injury
If your child has been injured, the first thing you should do is assess the situation and make sure that they are safe. If they are not, call 911 immediately. After ensuring your child's safety, here are some steps you can take:
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Gather information about the accident: who, what, where, when.
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Take pictures of the scene of the accident and your child's injuries.
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Get the contact information for any witnesses.
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Contact your insurance company.
With this information, you can start to build your case. If you decide to file a personal injury lawsuit against the party responsible for your child's injuries, you will need this information.
How to Handle Insurance Companies
When dealing with insurance companies after a child injury, it is vital to be aware of their tactics. They may try to:
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Deny your claim
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Delay the process
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Offer a low settlement amount
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Try to get you to sign a release
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Get you to settle before your child is fully healed
Once you understand the insurance companies' tactics, you can be prepared to protect your child's rights.
Tips for Dealing with the Aftermath of a Child's Injury
You may be feeling overwhelmed after your child's injury. Here are some suggestions for dealing with the aftermath:
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Take care of yourself and your family.
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Get the medical treatment your child needs.
Just because you have filed a personal injury lawsuit does not mean that you do not need medical treatment for your child. In fact, you may need to see a doctor even more now that you are involved in a lawsuit.
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Be persistent. Keep track of all the paperwork and keep in touch with your attorney.
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Stay organized.
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Don't agree to anything until you have talked to your attorney.
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Be patient and kind to yourself. You are going through a difficult time, so try not to be too hard on yourself.
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Contact a personal injury attorney.
A personal injury attorney can help you get the compensation your child deserves. They will handle all of the communication with the insurance companies so that you can focus on your child's recovery.
How a Personal Injury Attorney can Help
A personal injury attorney from the Case Barnett Law Firm can help you get the compensation your child deserves. We have experience dealing with insurance companies and know what to expect.
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We will file a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf.
This will put pressure on the insurance company to settle quickly and fairly.
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We will investigate your child's accident.
This will give us the evidence we need to prove that the other party was at fault for your child's injuries.
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We will negotiate with the insurance company.
This will get you the best possible settlement for your child.
If the insurance company does not agree to a fair settlement, we will take them to court.
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We have the experience and resources necessary to win a case in court.
If you have questions or would like to discuss your child's accident, please call us today at 949-861-2990 for a free consultation.
The Case Barnett Law Firm specializes in personal injury cases involving children, including:
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Motor vehicle accidents
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Slip and fall accidents
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Pedestrian accidents
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Bicycle accidents
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Product liability
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Brain injuries
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Scars and disfigurement
If your child has been injured due to someone else's negligence, please call us today for a free consultation. We will fight for the compensation your child deserves.