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How the Insurance Company May Handle Your South Carolina Personal Injury Claim (Part B)

You should also know that an insurance company cannot withhold a settlement for your South Carolina personal injury claim if you do not provide them with a recorded statement. An insurance adjuster may use this scare tactic to convince you that they will not settle with you unless you agree to this condition, but you are under no legal obligation to let them record you.

You have no obligation to the insurance company and a Goose Creek personal injury attorney can handle any questions the insurance adjuster may have concerning your case and your injuries.

Another thing an insurance adjuster may do in handling your South Carolina personal injury claim is to get you to sign a medical release form. This form authorizes them to have access to all of your medical records, not just the records pertaining to your accident.

The danger in this is that they can access information concerning pre-existing conditions or any previous treatment you received from a psychologist or psychiatrist. This is yet more information that could be used against you in your South Carolina personal injury claim.

Consulting with a Goose Creek personal injury attorney who can advise you on which medical records the insurance company should have access to can better protect your case.

If you mention to an insurance adjuster that you have an attorney or plan on hiring one, they may try to convince you that any money you receive from a settlement will go right back into the hands of the attorney. The reality is that when you hire a Goose Creek personal injury attorney you stand a greater chance at receiving a significantly higher settlement even after the attorney fees are paid. The insurance adjuster knows this and will attempt to use this scare tactic.

In handling your South Carolina personal injury claim, the insurance company will also attempt to delay a settlement. A Goose Creek personal injury attorney understands that you don't want to drag this out and want to move on with your life as quickly as possible.

If you want your South Carolina personal injury claim handled in a way that addresses your best interests, you should immediately consult with a Goose Creek personal injury attorney.

Seeking the Help of a Goose Creek Personal Injury Attorney

The Goose Creek personal injury attorney team at the Shelly Leeke Law Firm is available to help accident victims cope with the legal implications of a serious injury. Our firm's focus on personal injury cases includes injury from auto accidents including pedestrian and bicycle injuries, work-related injuries and Workers' Compensation claims, and injuries resulting from dangerous prescription drugs.

Before you file a South Carolina personal injury claim, request a free copy of our South Carolina injury book. When you're ready to get started on settling your accident claim, contact a Goose Creek personal injury attorney for a free information packet and consultation, 1-888-690-0211.

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