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Should I speak with the Insurance Company after my Pedestrian Accident?

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Over 8000+ consumer rights cases settled.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

You may be tempted to speak with your insurance company after being the victim of an accident – especially if they attempt to reach out to you as early as possible – but there are important reasons why you should allow your attorney to handle this communication for you. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact Mike Agruss Law for a free consultation.

The reason your insurance company wants to speak with you so soon after your accident is considerate on the surface, but something different underneath: they want you to accept a settlement-offer that you think is high, but is actually low, because the settlement your attorney could obtain for you would be considerably higher.

If your insurer offers you a low settlement, and you accept it (without consulting an attorney first), you will be barred from ever receiving further compensation for that accident, and this can be disastrous for plaintiffs. If you were injured in your accident, you may not yet be sure of the nature or extent of the medical care you’ll need in the future, and the insurance company’s settlement does not take these personal variables into account. They want you to accept the lowest-possible offer now because it saves them money, and that’s their bottom line.

With an experienced personal injury attorney on your side, however, you can rest assured that you are fully compensated for all present and future losses, including lost wages and both present and future medical care, and your attorney will handle all communications with the insurance company on your behalf. Don’t risk taking a bad settlement on your own – contact our offices today and we’ll fight for you until the very end.

We are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, including when you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident. We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at the work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at Mike Agruss Law, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, email us at [email protected], or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.

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