Handling Insurance Claims After a Car Accident | Jonathan Brozyna

0:02 My name is attorney Jonathan Brozyna, and today I'm going to talk to you about 0:05 how to handle insurance claims. After a car or motorcycle crash, we have a lot of 0:09 questions about how to handle the insurance companies . Even more daunting 0:13 is trying to understand your coverage and insurance policy. Here are some 0:17 important things to remember after a car accident: Never give a statement to the 0:21 other driver's insurance company. It will only be used against you down the road. 0:25 Never sign a release or accept a check from an insurance company without first 0:29 speaking to a lawyer. You may be giving up your right to sue and voiding your 0:33 own insurance coverage. Do not speak to your own insurance company until after 0:38 you've consulted with an attorney and know your rights. 0:40 Make sure you see a doctor within the first 14 days of the crash or you could 0:44 lose up to $10,000 in medical and lost wage benefits provided by your own 0:48 insurance policy. Keep receipts of all expenses you incur after a crash, as the 0:53 insurance company will deny any undocumented claims. 0:56 These include receipts from over-the-counter medications or from 0:59 renting a car while yours is in the shop. If you're not sure if a transaction is 1:03 relevant, keep the receipt just in case. Insurance companies are hoping you will 1:08 make mistake which will save them money and prevent you from obtaining justice. 1:12 Don't fall victim to their tricks. Call Morgan & Morgan and let our army of 1:16 attorneys fight for you. Morgan & Morgan: ForThePeople.com