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- Car accidents and bodily injury claims
- Car insurance property damage claims
- The medical authorization form: what it is and why you got one
- When you can’t resolve a dispute with your insurance company
- When your car insurance claim is approved
- Subrogation: what it is and how it works
- When your car insurance claim is denied
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When you can’t resolve a dispute with your insurance company
Most insurance policies contain an “appraisal clause” which means that disputes between insurers and policyholders must be arbitrated (where a neutral party decides the outcome of the dispute) and not litigated (decided in a court of law). Basically, each party … Continue reading
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When your car insurance claim is approved
What can you expect in settlement if your car accident insurance claim is approved? Part of the answer depends on whose insurance you are pursuing. If your claim is with your own insurance company, that is called a first party claim. … Continue reading
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Subrogation: what it is and how it works
Suppose you’re in a car accident and it is clearly not your fault. Your car is wrecked and your neck and back have been injured. You are covered for both the damage to your car and your personal injuries, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Car Accident, subrogation
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When your car insurance claim is denied
There are many reasons a car accident claim can be denied, valid or not. If your car insurance claim was denied, take note of the reason(s) given in the insurance company’s denial letter. Then take out your insurance policy and … Continue reading
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When the adjuster’s settlement offer is too low
If you are referring to the adjuster’s opening offer, ninety-nine times out of a hundred, it will be too low. An insurance adjuster is given authority by her supervisor to settle a case within a dollar range, say $17,000 to … Continue reading
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Settling your car insurance claim: how to write a demand letter
You don’t need to be a great writer to draft a demand letter. Setting out the necessary information to support your demand should be sufficient. CAUTION: If you are not confident that you can write the letter, you may want … Continue reading
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Tagged Car Insurance, claim, demand, letter, settling
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Making a demand or waiting for a car insurance offer
Whether you begin the claims process with a demand letter, or wait for an offer from the insurance company depends on your situation. People often have no idea what their claim is worth unless they consult with an attorney. However, … Continue reading
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Online insurance policies and settling an auto accident claim
Generally speaking, negotiating settlements with an insurer is the same whether you purchased your policy from an agent or online. The largest insurers offering online policy purchasing , such as Geico, Progressive and esurance.com, have adjusters who will be assigned … Continue reading
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Tagged Car Accident, claim, insurance online, insurance policies, policy, settling
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Settling an auto insurance claim: how long should it take?
State insurance laws dictate whether insurers have specific deadlines in which to settle your claim. To find out the law in your state, go to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners website and click on the link for state insurance department … Continue reading
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Tagged Auto Insurance, claim
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