There is a common saying among Decatur personal injury attorneys: “Benefits delayed are benefits denied.” And insurance companies are terrific at stonewalling clients. In other words, they can drag claims along for months – or even years – before finally settling.

Below, some common types of stonewalling are explained. If your insurer fails to respond to your claim or do so in a timely manner, your Decatur personal injury attorneys may be able to pursue a case for further damages.

Imbalance in Leveraging

When an adjuster is working on a claim with more than one part (such as auto damage and bodily injury), he or she may refuse to pay one part of the claim until you settle all of them.

Too Much Coverage

The adjuster may tell you to use up your health insurance coverage before the insurance company will pay any medical bills on your behalf. This is, in a sense, taking the burden off of their shoulders and placing it on you and your Decatur personal injury attorneys.

Financial Pressuring

An insurance adjustor may tell you that they can’t give you money in advance for the claim, even though they know you need it for food, housing, and other daily costs of living. They do this on purpose to pressure you into settling quickly – and for much less money than you deserve.

Talk to Experienced Decatur Personal Injury Attorneys Today

Personal injury law can be complex and confusing. If you have been injured in an accident caused by another person, you may be able to gain compensation for cost of medical care, loss of work time, and more. To pursue a claim successfully, however, it may be beneficial to hire legal assistance of experienced Decatur personal injury attorneys. Call McCarthy Rowden & Baker for a complimentary consultation at 800-373-6050.