Category Archives: Auto Insurance

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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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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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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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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The initial steps in settling your car insurance claim

Before you think about settling, you should collect all of the documentation you need to prove your claim. Chances are, the adjuster has taken or will take a recorded or written statement from you about the facts and location of … Continue reading

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Evaluating your own car insurance claim

As lay people, we’re not trained to evaluate accident claims—adjusters are. But if you are handling your own insurance claim, you must become educated in evaluating such claims or you can easily be taken advantage of and not get the … Continue reading

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Filing a lawsuit after settling an auto insurance claim

Generally speaking, once a claim is settled, it’s settled, and there’s no filing a lawsuit at that point. During the settlement process, your insurer will likely have you sign a settlement agreement that precludes you from suing them on that occurrenceafter … Continue reading

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Commercial auto liability coverage

Commercial auto liability coverage provides protection for business-owned or leased commercial vehicles. Policies usually include collision and damage coverage as well as coverage for property and personal damage to others, such as bodily injuries and lost wages. Commercial auto liability … Continue reading

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