After a personal injury, the first call many people receive is from an insurance adjuster. Whether it’s your own insurer or the other party’s, these conversations matter. Adjusters may seem helpful, but they work for the insurance company—not for you. Their job is to protect the company’s financial interests, often by limiting how much gets paid out. When speaking with an adjuster, we recommend being polite but cautious. Stick to basic facts: when and where the incident happened, who was involved, and whether medical treatment was received. Avoid giving opinions or estimates about your injuries or fault. If an insurance adjuster begins getting pushy, it might be in your best interest to contact our Ossining, NY personal injury lawyer!
Avoiding Early Settlement Offers
One common tactic used by insurance companies is offering a quick settlement. At first, this might seem like a relief—especially if bills are piling up. But these early offers often fall far short of the full value of your claim. In many cases, the long-term impact of an injury isn’t clear until weeks or months after the accident. Maximizing your personal injury claim compensation includes accounting for current and future medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Once you accept a settlement, you usually waive the right to pursue additional compensation—even if your condition worsens.
Gathering The Right Documentation
Insurance companies rely heavily on documentation. The more records we have, the stronger your claim. Medical reports, hospital bills, imaging results, prescription receipts, and treatment notes all support the nature and seriousness of the injury. If you’re unable to work, we also collect wage records and employer statements to calculate income loss. Our attorney, Jeffrey Weiskopf, brings over two decades of dedicated advocacy, with gathering evidence being a major step in his process.
Handling Delays And Denials
Insurance delays are frustrating and common. Sometimes claims are denied without clear explanation. In other cases, companies ask for repeated documentation or fail to respond. These tactics can wear people down and lead them to settle for less just to get the process over with. We manage these issues on behalf of our clients. That includes communicating with insurers, following up on paperwork, and pushing back when delays or unfair decisions occur. We know the law and use it to help keep the process on track.
Working Toward A Fair Resolution
Our goal is always to reach a resolution that reflects what you’ve gone through. That means reviewing all available coverage, understanding the full impact of the injury, and being prepared to take legal action if needed. We prepare each case carefully and keep clients informed every step of the way. We’ll walk you through the entire process, including explaining the role of our personal injury attorneys.
Insurance companies can be difficult to deal with, especially when an accident leaves you without the strength to fight. If you’re feeling pressured to accept a low offer or aren’t sure what to say to an adjuster, we’re here to guide you through it. Contact The Law Office of Jeffrey Weiskopf to see how our professional, five-star-rated law firm can assist!
