Resolving Your Personal Injury Case

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Get tips on settling your lawsuit and negotiating with an insurance company. Plus, understand when you can probably handle a personal injury case on your own, and when it's wise to talk with an experienced attorney.

Resolving Your Personal Injury Case - Basics

Settling Your Personal Injury Claim FAQ
Answers to common questions about settling a personal injury claim.
Personal Injury Claims: When You Need a Lawyer
For certain personal injury claims -- such as those for severe injuries, malpractice, or toxic exposure -- you'll want to consult a lawyer.
Personal Injury Claims: When You Can Handle Your Own
Injury insurance claims don't have to involve lawyers -- it's often smart to handle your own claim after an accident.
Write a Winning Demand Letter
To settle your insurance claim, you must craft a convincing demand letter.
Mediation of Personal Injury Claims
Use mediation to reach a quicker, cheaper, and often less stressful resolution to your personal injury claim.

Dealing with the Insurance Company

Dealing With Your Insurance Company FAQ
Answers to basic questions about settling an injury claim with an insurance company.
The Insurance Adjuster's Role in an Injury Claim
Understanding the adjuster's role can give you an advantage in resolving your injury claim.
What If the Claims Adjuster Denies Coverage?
Your options when the insurance company says your injury isn't covered under the policy.
How Do Insurers Value an Injury Claim?
Here's how insurance companies determine the value of your personal injury claim.
When the Claims Adjuster Asks About Your Witnesses
You've got witnesses to the incident that led to your injuries, and the adjuster is asking about them. Now what?
Insurance Adjuster Requests for Medical Records and Exams
In evaluating your injury claim, the adjuster will request your medical records, and could ask for an IME.
Tips for the Independent Medical Examination (IME) in an Injury Claim
How to protect your legal rights during and after the IME.
Insurers and Bad Faith in Injury Cases
If the insurance company is denying your claim or negotiating in bad faith

The Injury Settlement Negotiation Process

Insurance Adjusters: First Discussions
When talking about personal injuries to the other party's insurance company, remember this rule: Be polite but say little.
How the Injury Claim Negotiation Process Works
The basics of negotiating your insurance claim with an adjuster after an accident or injury.
Tips for Negotiating With an Insurance Company
Pointers to help you succeed in negotiating your injury claim.
Negotiating With Your Own Insurer After an Injury
Tips on handling a first party" injury claim under your own insurance coverage."
Improper Settlement Tactics to Watch Out For
Be wary of these suspect arguments from the insurance adjuster, and learn how to respond.
What to Do When Injury Settlement Talks Fail
Try these tactics when injury settlement negotiations have stalled or broken off.
Sample Reply to Too-Low Injury Settlement Offer
Use this sample as a guide in crafting your own response to an unreasonably low offer.

Questions on Resolving Your Personal Injury Claim

Will the insurance adjuster use a settlement formula in valuing my injury claim?