If my son was hurt at a restaurant, can I go directly to the companies insurance company and request a settlement before getting an attorney involved?
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If my son was hurt at a restaurant, can I go directly to the companies insurance company and request a settlement before getting an attorney involved?
so, how do I do this?
Asked on February 3, 2014 under Personal Injury, Florida
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
With basic accident claims process knowledge, a bit of organization, and a little patience, you may be able to handle your own personal injury claim without a lawyer -- and without your insurance company's unfairly denying or reducing your compensation. If so, you can wind up with considerably more compensation for your injury because you won't have to pay costly lawyers' fees.
Types of claims you can often handle on your own include those involving:
- automobile, cycle, or pedestrian accidents
- slip or trip and fall accidents
- home accidents, and
- accidents with defective products.
Answer: You can do what you wish to do without an attorney but I suggest that you at least consult with one beforehand. A personal injury attorney can be found on attorneypages.com.
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