The Role of an Insurance Adjuster in a Georgia Injury Claim

A car accident in Georgia sets in motion a string of events, some of which you have some control over, some of which you don’t. You should extend every effort to grant yourself as much control over the situation as you can, which includes retaining the services of a Georgia injury claim lawyer and learning about the personal injury process as it unfolds.

Aside from you and your attorney, another important figure in the course of the claims process is the insurance adjuster. The insurance adjuster’s role is to determine if the claimant’s policy covers the loss from the accident, and what the payment for the loss should be. 

Adjusters will contact and interview anyone who has a connection to the accident – the police officer who filed the accident report, eyewitnesses, you, the other driver – and will likely also inspect the vehicle and attempt to contact your doctor and your mechanic. 

Evaluating the claim generally comes down to:  

• determining whether or not the claim is legitimate;
• deciding if the amount is within the limits of your policy; and
• reviewing whether the amount is appropriate for the damage. 

Essentially, the adjuster has to be convinced of the authenticity and legitimacy of the claim. The easiest way to do that is to retain the services of an attorney who will compile the facts of your claim and give the insurance adjuster every good reason to authorize a fair and reasonable settlement payment to you.

When It’s Time to Contact a Georgia Injury Claim Lawyer

At Murphy & Associates our Atlanta, Georgia injury claim attorney team is ready to answer your questions about Georgia personal injury law. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us. 

If you have been injured and have questions about your accident or your potential personal injury case, start by visiting our article library for relevant and helpful information regarding injuries and cases. You can watch our videos for information from and about James Murphy, or request our FREE books on what to do after an accident or when buying insurance in Georgia. Contact us today – 770-577-3020.