What to do if I was in accident where the other vehicle pulled into my lane and hit my truck but they are lying about the facts of the incident?
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What to do if I was in accident where the other vehicle pulled into my lane and hit my truck but they are lying about the facts of the incident?
His insurance company had an adjuster appraise repairs at $1,657.09.It happened at 6:45 am. His insurance company said they would pay 90% of the amount because he said I didn’t have my lights on. They were on. How would I get the full amount as he is lying to them but this company will not back off.
Asked on February 17, 2014 under Accident Law, Texas
Answers:
Brook Miscoski / Hurr Law Office PC
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
From the fact that you're posting this question here, I assume that you decided to handle this issue on your own rather than go through your insurance company.
What people need to understand is that many trucking companies are self-insured and will play hardball with you if they believe that you are handling matters on your own. They won't give you the respect that you deserve, because they don't think they have any reason to fear you.
It might be counterintuitive and make your rates go up a little, but I believe people are usually better off letting their insurers handle matters like this, where Goliath is on the other side. There aren't any attorneys I know who will be your David for the fees that would be merited in a pursuit of an extra $166 (the remaining 10%).
Personally, I would take the 90% payout and consider the $166 loss to be a very cheap lesson.
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