Contacting Your Insurance Company After a Bike Accident

Paperwork and policies are not something a lot of us like to deal with. Because of this, calling and involving the insurance company after a bike accident seems unpleasant. However, doing so is important. Protect yourself by addressing your immediate medical needs and contacting your insurance company after a bike accident.

Why Should I Contact My Insurance Company After a Bike Accident?

Involving your insurance company in an accident claim is essential. That is what they are there for — to insure your losses and damages. Here are some basic things to know about bike accident claims:

• You can start a bike accident claim by contacting your insurance company. You should also contact an at-fault person’s insurance company or work with yours to do so. Don’t expect the person at fault to be responsible.
• The insurance company that will be paying you will start to build a case.
• They are a business, and want to pay as little as possible. A bike accident lawyer can help you get what you deserve.

Communicating With an Insurance Company

Communicating with an insurance company after a bike accident can be intimidating and frustrating. Here are a few tips on how to do it, now that you’re aware of the basics of bike accident claims.

• Know the relevant medical terms
  • You need be familiar with the terms that apply to your case. Sounding confident and knowledgeable will help your case.
• Understand your injury
  • You should know and be able to explain the effects of your injury and how they will limit you now and in the future.
• Don’t feel guilty
  • In most cases, you won’t be suing or hurting anyone. You will be reaching a settlement with a business doing their job.
• Speak clearly and calmly
  • Don’t give the insurance company any ammo in their fight against you. Be reasonable and under control.

Do I Need a Lawyer in My Bike Accident Case?

It depends. Do you…

• know that your medical bills cost more than what an insurance company will pay?
• feel pressured by an insurance adjuster to sign or authorize anything?
• think that an insurance company is trying to take advantage of you?
• feel pressured to agree to an unfair settlement?
• think the insurance company isn’t paying enough?
• need help showing your side of the story?

Communicating with an insurance company after a bike accident often leads to these questions. An experienced bike accident lawyer can help remove that stress and get you what you need.

We will use our experience as Utah’s Bicycle Lawyers to help you get the benefits you deserve. We will give you the resources and answers you need to make the insurance company do their job. Contact us today to get started.