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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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) 677-2159 to get started with a free, no-obligation case evaluation. You might just be our next happy client! Call now.