Were you or someone you love hurt in a recent accident with a Geico-insured driver? You do not have to deal with the stress and frustration of negotiating a monetary settlement on your own. Unfortunately, speedy settlement offers, lowball offers, and insufficient evidence collection could lead to a smaller financial settlement than you are entitled to recover.
A personal injury law firm can help you fight for the compensation that covers your medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income, and more. Negotiating a settlement with Geico does not have to take time away from your physical and emotional recovery. The lawyer who represents you throughout the financial recovery process can focus on your case while you focus on getting better.
Our Lawyer Can Document the Financial Impact of Your Post-Accident Recovery
Every car accident is unique and will result in recoverable damages that vary from case to case. When a personal injury lawyer represents you, their familiarity with your state’s personal injury and insurance laws can ensure you receive appropriate and prompt compensation.
Damages you could recover in a car accident include:
- Current and future medical care
- Current and future lost income
- Ongoing pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional angst
- Disability and disfigurement
- Vehicle damage or destruction
A lawyer can also help your family recover wrongful death damages for the loss of a loved one in a fatal accident. These damages will also vary but can include your loved one’s funeral and burial costs and your family’s loss of their financial and domestic contributions.
Your Lawyer Will Document the Geico Driver’s Negligence and Liability
No insurance company will compensate you for your accident-related expenses without definitive proof that their driver was at fault. To substantiate your right to compensation, your lawyer will prove the at-fault driver’s duty, breach, causation, and damages. The evidence they will collect and present on your behalf includes:
- Your car accident report containing contact details, vehicle description, driver behaviors, and police narratives
- Medical records and bills that prove the cause and severity of your injuries and their immediate and ongoing costs
- Accident scene photos and witness statements that support your version of the events that led to the accident
Your lawyer will submit your evidence collection to Geico’s representatives on your behalf. They will also fight hard to steer your case toward a settlement versus a trial.
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ClientWhat You Need to Know About the Settlement Negotiation Process
The sooner you get a lawyer to start negotiating with Geico for you, the better. Settling your case can take time, and your state limits the time you have to file a lawsuit if a settlement cannot solve your case. If you do not file your lawsuit on time, you will not be able to file it at all, or a court can dismiss it.
The at-fault driver’s insurance company and legal representatives know the statute of limitations that impact your case. To ensure you can pursue compensation in court, your lawyer will file your lawsuit before the filing deadline expires.
Your Lawyer Can Present Geico With a Demand Letter
Insurance Information Institute (III) guidelines recommend consulting a local attorney for legal support and guidance in negotiating an insurance settlement. A lawyer will prepare and submit a demand letter on your behalf. It will contain:
- Facts and details about the accident and its cause
- Applicable state and local laws that support your case
- A detailed list of your recoverable monetary damages
- A demand for a fair and appropriate amount
Geico will have time to review and respond to your letter. Your lawyer will weigh each settlement offer you receive and advise you on its suitability and feasibility.
Your Settlement Timeline Will Vary Based on Many Factors
The lawyer who accepts your case will fight hard to obtain the best possible outcome for you. You also play a key role in the settlement timeline because you, not your attorney, have final decision-making ability. Your lawyer’s involvement will:
- Protect you from bad-faith negotiations
- Prevent you from accepting a flawed offer
- Ensure your request is supported by evidence
Your lawyer will present Geico’s representatives with your medical and rehab bills, vehicle repair or replacement costs, and salary history records. Leave the lengthy settlement negotiation process to your lawyer. They can ensure your case gets the attention and attention to detail it needs and deserves.
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Rick Smith | ClientGet Help Negotiating Your Settlement With Geico
Were you or someone you love hurt in a car accident with a driver insured by Geico? If you were, our car accident lawyers can help you negotiate a settlement with Geico that can help you recover from the accident.
We can answer your questions and prepare you on what to expect if we represent you. Contact one of our team members at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers for a free review of your case today.
