How should I handle a personal injury claim from a Mission Viejo car accident? Should I talk to the insurance adjuster from the driver responsible for the accident?
The most important thing to know after a Mission Viejo car accident is to see a physician for a thorough medical examination within 48 hours of the accident. There are many injuries which are not apparent in the aftermath of an accident. Concussions and brain injuries may not be obvious, but a new blood test can help your doctor to identify signs of injury.
There may also be minute tears in the disks which pad the vertebrae in your neck and back. The disks hold fluid which helps to serve as a cushion between the bones of your spinal column. Small tears or herniations allow the internal fluid to leak out a little bit at a time. It may take several weeks to a few months before you start to notice symptoms. Once enough fluid leaks out, the pain and discomfort transmitted up and down your spine and neck is enough to force the patient to be bedridden, missing work and losing wages.
You should not speak with the insurance adjuster representing the driver who was responsible for your injuries until you have consulted with our experienced personal injury attorneys. The insurance adjuster will ask for information which seems innocent enough on the surface. However, these simple requests actually provide information which will be used against you down the road to reduce or eliminate your personal injury claim from a Mission Viejo car accident.
They may ask you to tell them what happened “in your own words” or request permission to access your medical records and bills “so that we can ultimately pay them.” Do not sign anything, and it is not in your interest to provide any statement to an insurance representative whatsoever.
We invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and the legal industry and contact Rivers Morrell, or call (949)305-1400 to speak with him personally for a free consultation. Rivers has more than 40 years of experience as a trial lawyer and personal injury attorney. He will work to ensure you receive the best possible outcome in your case.
