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Many people who have been in a motor vehicle accident find themselves doing one or more of the following things after the accident:
5 COMMON MYTHS ABOUT PERSONAL INJURY AND CAR ACCIDENT CLAIMS.
There are several myths about personal injury and the settlement process. It is important to seek legal advice and information from an experienced personal injury lawyer to learn how the process really works. Five of the most common myths and misconceptions about personal injury are outlined below.
WHIPLASH: IS IT REALLY JUST A MINOR INJURY?
Whiplash, or whiplash associated disorder, is one of the most common diagnoses following a motor vehicle accident. Nearly everyone who has been in an accident or knows someone who has been in an accident has heard of whiplash, but what exactly is whiplash?
DO PASSENGERS HAVE A CLAIM IN AN MVA?
Personal injury compensation for motor vehicle accidents often focuses on the drivers but passengers are also entitled to make a claim.
Left-Turning Vehicles – Are They Always At Fault?
In 2017 there were 1,637 collisions in Edmonton caused by a vehicle turning left across the path of oncoming traffic. Unsafe left turns were the second most frequent cause of collisions in Edmonton in 2017, and 20% of those collisions resulted in injuries.
Who Are the Different People Involved in a Car Accident Claim?
An Example: Car Accident
Imagine a standard car accident claim. You are injured in an accident caused by another driver. Below, is a simplified image depicting a straightforward rear-ending collision, as an example.
Seems simple enough, right? However, there are many people involved in even the most straight-forward car accident claim. For example:
A car accident can be overwhelming on its own, particularly if someone has been injured or hurt. The various parties involved can add to this sense of confusion. Time after time we hear from people who are overwhelmed and confused by the sheer number of different adjusters and other individuals involved in a claim.
Who is this “PD” adjuster? Why is this person called a “BI” adjuster calling? How are they different from the other person whose title is “AB” adjuster? Who do I talk to about getting more physio treatments approved?
This is only the tip of the iceberg. The whole scenario can be much more confusing when both drivers involved in the collision have policies of insurance with the same insurance company, or if one party does not have insurance, or if there are injured passengers.
That is why we have drafted this blog – to help you sort through the complex web of people shown above. Below, we break down the different parties and adjusters involved in a collision and explain what each one’s role is.
Your insurance company
Let’s start off with your insurance company.
After you’ve been in an accident, you will want to report the collision to your insurance company right away, as there are time limits that can affect your ability to open a car accident claim and access coverage. Learn more about
what you need to remember to do right after a collision