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7/21/2009
M. Jason Lawrence
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When Should Kentucky Accident Victims Give Statements to Insurance Adjusters?

If you are a from Kentucky and have been in an accident you can expect to hear from the insurance company on the other side. They will call you and ask for a statement or even just start asking you questions. In a news article I have just posted on my website I address this issue.

You do not have to give the insurance adjuster a statement. Many times they will call soon after the accident when you are still suffering from injuries and anxiety from the accident. It is not required that you give them a statement when they call.

Many people are very trusting and helpful by nature and will give a statement when the call comes in. You don't have to. Any information you give them at any point will be used against you. You may feel fine and tell them that only to realize a few days later that you have injuries that didn't present until then. Unfortunately there is a recorded statement saying otherwise and this could damage your accident case.

Check out my article to get more information on giving statements.

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7/16/2009
M. Jason Lawrence
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Accident Victims Need to Finish Medical Treatment Before Settling Their Case

When Should an Accident Victim Settle Their Injury Case-Kentucky Auto Accident Attorney

I just posted an article on this particular subject. If a person has been in an auto accident and has unfortunatley been injured they can be sure that the insurance adjuster will be trying to contact them quickly. The victim may still be in the hospital when the adjuster attempts contact. They will more than likely come across as sympathetic and looking out for your best interests. Be very careful.

It is very important for the accident victim to wait until they have finished thier medical treatment and have fully recovered before they consider settling their case. It is tempting to "take the money and run" but they need to realize that once the case has been settled it cannot be re-opened.

If an accident victim settles a case before the treatment is completed and medical complications arise they will be out of luck because the case has closed. If you have been injured in an accident it is best to be patient to insure all of your medical needs will be seen to.

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