How to win your personal injury claim /
Matthews, J. L., 1946-
How to win your personal injury claim / Attorney Joseph L. Matthews. - 10th edition. - 419 pages : forms ; 23 cm - Nolo Press self-help law books . - Nolo Press self-help law books. .
Includes index.
Handling your personal injury claim -- Whose fault is it? how legal responsibility is determined -- Initial steps in settling your claim -- Understanding insurance coverage -- How much is your claim for injuries worth? -- Processing your claim -- Property damage claims -- Negotiating a settlement -- Finalizing your settlement -- The last resorts: lawyers, arbitration, and courts -- Working with a lawyer.
When you've been hurt in an accident, the prospect of dealing with insurance companies and lawyers can feel daunting. But armed with the right strategy, you can handle a claim yourself--and save thousands of dollars in the process. How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim guides you through the insurance claim process, step by step. After almost any kind of accident, you'll learn how to: figure out what your claim is worth, gather the right medical records and accident reports, prepare an effective demand letter, counter insurance company delay and other common tactics, negotiate your way to a full and fair settlement, and stay on top of your case if you hire a lawyer. This completely updated edition of How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim includes the latest state-by-state lawsuit filing deadlines and small claims court limits.
9781413325195 141332519X
2018016788
Personal injuries--United States--Popular works.
Accident insurance claims--United States--Popular works.
Liability insurance claims--United States--Popular works.
Law for laypersons.
How to win your personal injury claim / Attorney Joseph L. Matthews. - 10th edition. - 419 pages : forms ; 23 cm - Nolo Press self-help law books . - Nolo Press self-help law books. .
Includes index.
Handling your personal injury claim -- Whose fault is it? how legal responsibility is determined -- Initial steps in settling your claim -- Understanding insurance coverage -- How much is your claim for injuries worth? -- Processing your claim -- Property damage claims -- Negotiating a settlement -- Finalizing your settlement -- The last resorts: lawyers, arbitration, and courts -- Working with a lawyer.
When you've been hurt in an accident, the prospect of dealing with insurance companies and lawyers can feel daunting. But armed with the right strategy, you can handle a claim yourself--and save thousands of dollars in the process. How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim guides you through the insurance claim process, step by step. After almost any kind of accident, you'll learn how to: figure out what your claim is worth, gather the right medical records and accident reports, prepare an effective demand letter, counter insurance company delay and other common tactics, negotiate your way to a full and fair settlement, and stay on top of your case if you hire a lawyer. This completely updated edition of How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim includes the latest state-by-state lawsuit filing deadlines and small claims court limits.
9781413325195 141332519X
2018016788
Personal injuries--United States--Popular works.
Accident insurance claims--United States--Popular works.
Liability insurance claims--United States--Popular works.
Law for laypersons.