Dealing with the Insurance Adjuster
San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, & Ontario, California

When you are trying to recover, both mentally and physically, from an accident involving a semi-trailer, dealing with insurance adjusters is not high on your priority list. Even though the insurance adjuster may seem friendly and appear sympathetic to your situation, they still work for the insurance company - not you, the victim. The insurance company dictates that their adjusters settle claims as quickly as possible for a little as possible.

Shortly after an accident with a semi-trailer, you will most likely be contacted by an insurance adjuster and, perhaps, even a representative from the trucking company. Be very wary when these people start asking questions. California state law does not require you to give an oral statement to the other party's insurance company. Do not admit fault .

Listen closely to what the adjuster says and note the questions you are asked. Then, advise the adjuster or any other persons wanting to talk with you that your lawyer will contact them regarding their inquiries. If you have an experienced California semi-trailer accident lawyer such as those at Michael Padway & Associates, your lawyer will direct you throughout the entire claims process and deal directly with the other insurance company and trucking company representatives.