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Settle a Claim

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lucyc

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What is the name of your state? California

I am attempting to settle an injury claim for a vehicle accident with fault of the opposite party. I have made a written request for monetary settlement of my medical fees and other related expenses including pain and suffering. Can this usually be settled over the phone or is it customary for a claims agent for the insurance company of the person at fault to request to come to my home to discuss the settlement?
 
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Lynx 36

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lucyc said:
What is the name of your state? California

I am attempting to settle an injury claim for a vehicle accident with fault of the opposite party. I have made a written request for monetary settlement of my medical fees and other related expenses including pain and suffering. Can this usually be settled over the phone or is it customary for a claims agent for the insurance company of the person at fault to request to come to my home to discuss the settlement?
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They will want to meet you in person.
 
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fejee

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Most insurance claims settlement are done over the phone. You need to follow up with the adjuster. Under the Department of Insurance regulations, an Insurance company has a duty to respond to written communications within 15 days of its receipt.
 
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You Are Guilty

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I have settled cases for over $1M and still never laid eyes on the adjuster. If they want to meet with you in person, they either don't have that many cases or are planning on slipping you a roofie and taking advantage of you while they videotape it so they can sell it to some porn web site.
 
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You Are Guilty said:
I have settled cases for over $1M and still never laid eyes on the adjuster. If they want to meet with you in person, they either don't have that many cases or are planning on slipping you a roofie and taking advantage of you while they videotape it so they can sell it to some porn web site.
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That's great. If you were settling a claim w/ me you would be bringing coffee to my office along w/ your client. :D I've worked f/ two major insurance companies in the past and we had to meet everyone.
 
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