Insurance Adjuster's will do whatever it takes to get you to take a low offer for your car accident case. These are a few of the many myths you may have heard about auto accident cases. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free reports and information for Charleston accident victims and accident victims throughout South Carolina. Call 843-277-6061 today.

Blog Category:
1/12/2010
Shelly M. Leeke
Comments (0)

Just a Few of the Myths Circulating About Insurance Companies

Here are a few myths/misconceptions I have gathered from clients and other accident victims:

  1. If you are nice to the adjuster and act reasonably to settle your claim, the insurance company will give you a reasonable settlement for your injury case;
  2. When you are in an accident and the adjuster calls you for a recorded statement, you have to give them a statement or they will not settle with you;
  3. All personal injury lawyers are the same, so you should just pick one;
  4. If the accident was not your fault, the other driver's insurance company is obligated to pay your medical bills as they don't go in to collections;
  5. All lawyers charge the same fees in injury cases;
  6. If you were injured in a car accident and it wasn't your fault, you are automatically entitled to a big settlement for your case;
  7. Just because you were in a car wreck and you didn't cause the accident, there will be an insurance company that will pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering;
  8. If a lawyer sends you to a doctor, that is a really great idea;
  9. If a jury hears your case, you will get more money than if you accept a settlement for your case;
  10. There is a formula that is used to determine a fair settlement value. 

None of the statements are always or even sometimes accurate, yet I have heard all of these on more than one occassion.

If you'd like further explanation on why I call these beliefs "myths" you can email me or give me a call. Or, you can find out by ordering the South Carolina Accident Book and you can read it in the comfort of your own home.



Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents



If you can answer YES to theses six questions, we may be the injury law firm for you.

  1. Do you have total expected medical bills and lost wages (not just out-of-pocket expenses) of at least $2,000.00?
  2. Is there visible property damage to your car?
  3. Was the accident someone else’s fault?
  4. Did you seek medical treatment no more than (3) days after the accident?
  5. Have you followed the recommended course of treatment of your doctor?
  6. Did the accident happen less than 18 months ago?

If you answered YES to each of these questions, you should give us a call at 843-277-6061 to find out if you need a personal injury attorney for your case.


There are no comments.

Post a comment

Post a Comment to "Just a Few of the Myths Circulating About Insurance Companies"

To reply to this message, enter your reply in the box labeled "Message", hit "Post Message."

Name:*

Email:* (will not be published)

Website:

Message:

Notify me of follow-up comments via email.

For security purposes, please enter the graphic text in the box below: [hit F5 if you can not read the text]

Contact us today for a free, no obligation consultation about your personal injury legal needs.

Name *

Phone *

Email *

Tell us more *


North Area Office
103 Laurel Avenue
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Phone: (843) 277-6061
Fax: (843) 297-8497
Toll Free: 1-888-690-0211
Headquarters- Personal Injury & Auto Accident Law Firm
Get Directions

Mt. Pleasant Office
222 W. Coleman Blvd., Suite 124
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (843) 277-6061
Fax: (843) 297-8497
Toll Free: 1-888-690-0211
By Appointment Only
Get Directions

Charleston Office
1643B Savannah Highway
Suite 160
Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: (843) 277-6061
Fax: (843) 297-8497
Toll Free: 1-888-690-0211
By Appointment Only- No Mail or Deliveries
Get Directions

Myrtle Beach Office
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(By Appointment)
Phone: 1-888-690-0211
Fax: 843-297-8497
By Appointment Only- No Mail or Deliveries
Get Directions

Columbia, SC
4500 Fort Jackson Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29209
(By Appointment)
Phone: (803) 250-1030
Fax: 843-297-8497
By Appointment Only- No Mail or Deliveries
Get Directions

Greenville, SC
147 Commons Way
Greenville, SC 29611
(By Appointment)
Phone: (864) 256-1010
Fax: 843-297-8497
By Appointment Only- No Mail or Deliveries
Get Directions

Avvo - Rate your Lawyer. Get Free Legal Advice.
South Carolina Association for Justice

Free Report

Contact Info

North Area Office
103 Laurel Avenue
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Phone: (843) 277-6061
Fax: (843) 297-8497
Toll Free: 1-888-690-0211

Headquarters- Personal Injury & Auto Accident Law Firm

Mt. Pleasant Office
222 W. Coleman Blvd., Suite 124
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (843) 277-6061
Fax: (843) 297-8497
Toll Free: 1-888-690-0211

By Appointment Only

Charleston Office
1643B Savannah Highway
Suite 160
Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: (843) 277-6061
Fax: (843) 297-8497
Toll Free: 1-888-690-0211

By Appointment Only- No Mail or Deliveries

Myrtle Beach Office
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(By Appointment)
Phone: 1-888-690-0211
Fax: 843-297-8497

By Appointment Only- No Mail or Deliveries

Columbia, SC
4500 Fort Jackson Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29209
(By Appointment)
Phone: (803) 250-1030
Fax: 843-297-8497

By Appointment Only- No Mail or Deliveries

Greenville, SC
147 Commons Way
Greenville, SC 29611
(By Appointment)
Phone: (864) 256-1010
Fax: 843-297-8497

By Appointment Only- No Mail or Deliveries

Call 24/7
for immediate response

Video Library

FAQs

AVVO FAQs