Houston Nationwide Insurance Claims Lawyer

Like most big insurers, Nationwide has been built to return maximum benefit to company shareholders. This means that the company will always do everything in its capacity to avoid paying settlements so that it can protect its profit margins. To recover a fair payout for your insurance, car accident, or injury claim, you should have a strategic plan for combating the tactics that are employed by such companies to avoid paying plaintiffs the insurance settlements they deserve.

We are here to help you in this regard and no matter how complex your claim is, our lawyers will develop a negotiation and litigation strategy that works for you. We will seek the highest possible claim for you within the limits defined by the law.

Filing a Claim With Nationwide

Nationwide was the first insurance company to develop an iPhone application to help its clients in the aftermath of an accident. Their app helps customers initiate the claims process and even find local repair shops for their damaged vehicles. Today, there are even more ways to file a claim with Nationwide, including on their website, via phone, and even in person with an agent of the company.

Most of these claim platforms will document your interaction with the Nationwide claims system. However, when dealing with an adjuster, make sure that you get everything in writing where possible. Don’t be too quick to accept any offers from the company, though, and engage an expert lawyer to handle all the paperwork, negotiation, and litigation on your behalf.

What To Do After an Accident

Ensure Everyone is Safe and Undergo a Medical Checkup

After you’ve been involved in an auto accident, take a moment to ensure the safety of those involved. If you or your passengers require medical attention, contact an emergency service. Even though you may not feel the need for medical care, undergo a checkup as soon as possible. Various conditions such as whiplash are often not felt right away; serious conditions are likely easier to win compensation for. A medical checkup will also improve the chances of success of your claim because all your injuries will be noted by a medical professional and can be used as proof for your settlement.

Contact Law Enforcement

Next, contact the police. As you wait for their arrival and the arrival of an emergency health service or other law enforcement agents, gather as much evidence on the accident as you can. Document the crash site with photos and recordings, and note down crucial information such as license plate numbers of vehicles involved in the crash. Gather the contact details of the responsible driver and any witnesses as well. Obtain the official police report of the accident if you are able to do so.

Contact Our Car Accident Attorneys

Get in touch with our lawyers as soon as possible. If you can’t make it to our offices, our lawyers will meet you at the accident site, your home or office, and even in the hospital. We will quickly start the investigation process to prove negligence and will handle insurance negotiations before evidence can be tampered with.

What to Have on Hand When Filing an Injury Claim With Nationwide

The full name of the at-fault party and your insurance policy number if it applies
The names and contact details of any passengers that you were within the car at the time of the accident, especially if they were injured
A copy of the police report you were issued at the time of the crash. If you don’t have the report, you can call the police department to request a copy
Evidence of your vehicle’s damage, such as photos taken after the accident
Contact of a trusted vehicle repair shop in the area for a damage estimate
Documents that relate to the injuries you suffered following the accident. These may include your initial hospital or doctor visit and any receipts for follow-up care

How Much is a Nationwide Insurance Claim Worth?

Our lawyers involve financial assessors and medical experts to evaluate the maximum worth of a personal injury claim. The amount you are given as compensation for your injury will be dependent on the following factors:

Medical expenses: Total cost of emergency medical care, ambulance fees, intensive care unit costs, prescriptions, medical equipment such as wheelchairs, special doctor appointments, transport to the hospital, therapy, and rehabilitation costs
Lost employment, wages, and reduced capacity to earn resulting from your injuries
Impairment and loss of body organs
Pain and suffering
Lost service and loss of consortium

Get Help Filing Your Claim With Nationwide

For minor injuries and property damage, you can follow Nationwide’s claims process and use the tools offered by the company to file your claim. However, a personal injury claim will be resolved more quickly if you are represented by a competent lawyer.

Our attorneys will ensure that adjusters don’t exploit you with an unfair settlement and that you get the maximum compensation you deserve. Contact us today at 713-677-2253 to get started with a free, no-obligation case evaluation. You might just be our next happy client! Call now.