Insurance companies don't want you to know what your personal injury claim is worth. And many lawyers want you to believe you can't handle a claim without their help. Neither is true. Armed with the right information, you can handle a claim-and save hundreds, even thousands, of dollars in the process. How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim shows you how to handle almost every accident situation, and guides you through the insurance claim process step-by-step. This revised edition of How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim has a new chapter about hiring and working with a lawyer, plus new information for claimants who must undergo medical examinations.
Joseph Matthews has been an attorney since 1971, and from 1975 to 1977 taught at the law school of the University of California, Berkeley. He has for many years been involved in matters relating to seniors, and is the author of Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions and Long Term Care: How to Plan & Play for It, as well as How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim.
Table of Contents
Introduction Your Personal Injury Companion 1. Handling Your Personal Injury Claim 2. Whose Fault Is It? How Legal Responsibility Is Determined 3. Initial Steps in Settling Your Claim 4. Understanding Insurance Coverage 5. How Much Is Your Claim for Injuries Worth? 6. Processing Your Claim 7. Property Damage Claims 8. Negotiating a Settlement 9. Finalizing Your Settlement 10. The Last Resorts: Lawyers, Arbitration, and Courts 11. Working With a Lawyer Appendix Index
