Whether your son crashed his motorcycle on the way to Comic-Con; or you got “banged up” badly in a freeway accident on I-5, you need help getting compensated for your injuries and damages. Trouble is, you don’t know what help you actually need… or where to get that help.
On the one hand, you’d prefer to “keep things simple.” In an ideal world, you’d just file a claim with an insurance company, and that would be that. After all, why bother making life more complicated by talking to a lawyer and possibly taking a fight to the courts? You have enough on your plate, as it is.
Why You Probably Should Talk to a San Diego Motorcycle Crash Lawyer, Even If Your Crash “Wasn’t That Bad”
1. Your injuries could be (far) worse than you realize.
For instance: head injuries, like mild concussions, can evolve over time and get worse. Today’s headache can turn into tomorrow’s “splitting headache,” which can become next month’s memory loss. Likewise, seemingly minor injuries to soft tissue (e.g. whiplash injuries) can lead to tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of medical care, long term. Even if you don’t feel acute symptoms, protect your rights to get compensation, if you need it.
2. Insurance companies do not play fair.
Consider a recent American Association for Justice (AAJ) report: “The Ten Worst Insurance Companies in America: How They Raise Premiums, Deny Claims, And Refuse Insurance to Those Who Need It Most.” The AAJ report is full of scathing criticisms for many big name carriers. In particular, the report censures Allstate (of “You’re in Good Hands” fame) for sticking to a “delay, deny, and defense” strategy to limit claims. The nefarious idea is to make the claims process so expensive and so time-consuming that lawyers won’t want to help clients who are hassled by Allstate.
3. A consultation with San Diego motorcycle accident attorney is a risk free way to get immediate clarity and feedback about what to do next.
Dealing with an accident is horrendously difficult, not only because injuries are painful but also because the crash causes mental fogginess. A single phone call can help you feel immediate clarity about your case, without obligating you to take any kind of action.