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Ten tips that can save your Kansas City Accident Case

If you have been in a car accident, the way that you deal with your insurance company can make a big difference in determining the settlement that you receive. When your insurance company pays for your losses after an accident, they are not doing you a favor or helping you out. They may imply otherwise, but they are hoping to minimize their own expenses. You have a contract with your insurance company and, by law they must cover all your losses.

Here are some tips to help you get full and fair insurance compensation after a Kansas City car crash.

1. DO call the insurance company as soon as possible after the accident occurs.

2. DON’T give any recorded or written statements to your insurer until you know the complete extent of your losses and have spoken to an attorney. If the insurance company asks to record your telephone conversation do not agree.

3. DO take pictures of all damage to your vehicle and, if possible, of the accident scene. If necessary, use the camera on your cell phone.

4. DON’T accept the insurer’s estimate of damages. It may not cover all your losses.

5. DO keep detailed records of all your conversations with the insurance company. Write down the representative’s name, title, phone number, date and time of the call.

6. DON’T sign any releases or waivers of any type until you have spoken to an attorney. You may be signing away your rights or settling for an incomplete settlement. You want to be sure that all your losses are covered.

7. DO keep all medical records, receipts, bills and other records of the expe nses associated with your accident. Keep track of any time you missed from work due to the accident, even if it was covered by “sick time”.

8. DON’T accept any check that says “final payment” until you are satisfied with the amount of the settlement and are sure that it will cover all your losses.

9. DO contact an attorney if you feel overwhelmed, have questions or need help with the insurance process. At the Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, the initial consultation is free and you don’t pay unless we get you results.

10. DON’T wait. Most insurance policies put a time limit on claims for accident cases. You don’t want to miss out on compensation because you waited too long.

If you need help with an accident claim in Missouri or Kansas, contact the Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys. We represent victims of serious accidents in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We can deal with the insurance companies on your behalf and get you full and fair insurance compensation for all your losses, including medical bills, property damage, burial expenses, emotional trauma, pain and suffering and loss of income.

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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys
1102 Grand Blvd., Ste 1901
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-471-5111
Toll Free: 888-348-2616
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11900 College Boulevard, Suite 300
Overland Park, KS 66210
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1102 Grand Blvd., Ste 1901
Kansas City, MO 64106
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