When a person is injured because of someone else’s mistakes, that injured individual may be entitled to pursue financial compensation for the cost of the injury. However, the insurance company responsible for providing a payout after the injury may be reluctant to accept a person’s claim while also wanting to avoid legal action. As a result, these companies may try to investigate a claim if they suspect legal action may be taken by the injured individual. These investigations can potentially harm an injured individual’s claim, making preparation crucial for anyone considering a lawsuit after an injury.
If you’ve been injured because of another person’s negligent or reckless actions, you may be eligible to file for financial compensation for the cost of your treatment and recovery. For additional information about what to expect when you file, contact the Arkansas personal injury lawyers of the Cottrell Law Office today at 800-364-8305.

What to Remember when Talking to Insurance Representatives

An insurance company’s investigation of an incident can often come to the detriment of an injury person’s claim. Before any paperwork is filed for a lawsuit, an insurance company may try to gather as much evidence as possible in order to dispute the injured individual’s claim. With this in mind, a claimant may want to remember the following:

  • An injured individual doesn’t need to provide personal information to an insurer
  • An injured individual doesn’t need to provide unlimited access to medical records to an insurer
  • An injured individual doesn’t need to provide an incident report to an insurer
  • Any information provided should be stated concisely and contain only the basic facts

If a person faced with an insurance company investigation feels uncomfortable answering a question, they don’t have to continue. They may want to speak with a legal advisor before providing any information to an insurer.

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An injury caused by someone else’s errors may leave you with considerable costs and expenses, as well as a lack of income while recovering. To learn more about how to file a claim for compensation of these costs and what pitfalls you should work to avoid, contact an Arkansas personal injury attorney at the Cottrell Law Office by calling 800-364-8305 today.