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Attention motorcycle riders! If you’ve been in an accident, here is EVERYTHING you need to know to settle your own claim so that you do not have to hire an attorney.
First, know your own insurance details – what’s your coverage? Even more importantly, find out if the other person has insurance and exactly what his or her coverage is.
Second: if you’ve been injured in the accident, listen to your body and get checked out. Make an appointment to see your primary care doctor or go straight to the hospital if you are really hurt. Follow up with whatever specialists you are referred to, such as a physical therapist or occupational therapist.
Third: after you’ve completed all your treatment, gather the relevant documentation. Find all of the documents that show lost wages, medical records, and medical bills. With these documents, you will then make a demand. A demand goes to the other party’s insurance company and states everything related to your accident – amount of time missed from work, injuries, and medical bills associated with the treatment.
Once you’ve submitted your demand, you will then enter into negotiation with the other party’s insurance company to eventually settle upon a number to cover your damages as well as to account for your pain and suffering.
At Hurt In Houston, we do this work for a living and we are good at it. You could possibly do it yourself if it is a super clear case with no question of liability. But for any other scenario, give us a call! We are here to help.
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