Chicago Car Accident Insurance Personal Injury Lawyer
The attorneys at Cogan & McNabola, P.C., provide more than 25 years of experience successfully representing people injured in car and motor vehicle accidents throughout Illinois. Over the years, we have answered thousands of questions about the best way to work with the insurance company following an accident.
We present these tips as a basic list of what to do and what not to do when making a claim against an insurance company, following a motor vehicle accident. To discuss your specific case, contact us to arrange a free consultation with one of our attorneys today.
When preparing to deal with an insurance agency regarding filing for damages after an accident:
- Do contact your insurance company immediately with all details of the accident, including the other driver's insurance information and the contact information of everyone involved in the accident.
- Do follow your doctor's orders for medical care and treatment precisely.
- Do make sure the police report is accurate. You have the right to read the report. Check it over carefully to make sure important details are accurate and complete.
- Do keep all records of the police report, witness contact information and medical records in a single file folder.
- Do schedule a legal consultation to discuss your case with an experienced Illinois car accident injury lawyer as soon as possible.
What NOT to Do:
- Do not skip any medical appointments or ignore your doctor's prescribed treatment.
- Do not engage in any personal settlement negotiations with the other party.
- Do not sign anything sent to you by the insurance company without an attorney's review and approval.
- Do not cash any settlement check sent to you by the insurance company without your attorney's advice and approval.
- Do not try to handle your property damage claim separately from your personal injury claim. Let your personal injury litigation attorney handle everything.
Learn more about motor vehicle accident injury litigation at these information pages:
- What to do if you are in an accident
- FAQ about motor vehicle accidents
- Uninsured and underinsured motorists
- Illinois no-fault insurance laws
- Why truck accident cases are different from car accident claims
- Defendants in truck accident cases
- Gathering and preserving evidence in truck accident cases
- What to do if you are injured in a truck accident in Illinois
- Common causes of truck accidents
- FAQ about truck accidents
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From our offices in downtown Chicago our personal injury litigation attorneys represent clients in communities throughout Cook County and Illinois. Learn more about ways we can help you receive the compensation you need for your physical and financial recovery. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation.
