Insurance Claims in Car Accident Cases

Ed Van Dorn

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Most drivers on the road today have motor vehicle liability insurance. In fact the majority of states require it by law. New Hampshire is one of the few exceptions, but nevertheless most New Hampshire drivers also have motor vehicle insurance. This means that if a driver causes an accident their insurance company will pay any resulting claims on the driver's behalf. But most of you know all this.

What is less known is that the insurance company has no interest in paying the injured party the true value of the claim. The business of motor vehicle liability insurance companies is to make money by collecting premiums and to keep the money they make by paying out as little on claims as they can get away with. The vast majority of accident victims who settle claims without lawyers are recieving far less than the true value of their claim. The true value of a motor vehicle accident claim is measured by what a jury is likely to award if it had to decide the case. Experienced personal injury attorneys know what that likilhood is and will usually recommend that a case not settle until the insurance company makes an offer reasonably close to the jury verdict potential. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident we strongly recommend that you contact an experienced personal injury law firm. The lawyers at Van Dorn and Curtiss are very experienced in handling all types personal injury claims in Vermont and New Hampshire.