Clearwater, Florida, Insurance Claim Dispute Lawyers
If you are like most people, you have probably been paying insurance premiums for years, never thinking much about your policy, and hoping you never have the misfortune of having to collect for injury or property damages. After all, the television commercials and nice agents all assure us that the company will be there with a full and fair settlement, within hours after an accident or disaster. The truth is, though, that insurance adjusters are not paid to be your friend. They are paid by large insurance corporations to give you the lowest amount of claim money they can get away with. The sooner you accept a settlement offer, the more money they keep in their pocket, no matter what the full extent of your financial damages turn out to be.
Before You Talk to an Insurance Adjuster, It Makes Sense to Talk to Us
At Hale & Paulsen, P.A., we understand your concerns about getting a lawyer involved in your insurance claim dispute. Too many people shy away from seeking legal help, worried about the expense. We want you to understand how your insurance policy is designed to work for you, rather than for the insurance company. That is why your first consultation with a lawyer from our firm is always free, with no obligation to retain us as your attorneys.
During our initial meeting, we will discuss your personal injury or property damage claim and what your insurance policy says about coverage. If there is another party found liable for damages, we will discuss how we go about reaching a full and fair settlement and the lawsuit process, if a trial becomes necessary. In short, our role during the first meeting is to determine whether you will benefit from our legal representation. In many cases, we tell people that they really don't need a lawyer to handle their situation.
At the end of the initial consultation, we expect you to have a clearer understanding of how the insurance claims process works and how we get paid for what we do. If you decide to retain or hire us, and we accept your case, you will know what you should expect from us, and what we will need and expect from you.
Contingency Fees for Personal Injury Claims | No Attorneys' Fees Unless You Win
We will cover all attorneys' expenses for investigating and preparing your case. You will not be billed for our attorneys' fees throughout your case. We will collect our attorneys' fees and other case costs as a percentage of the final insurance settlement or jury award.
Property Claims and Bad-Faith Disputes | Reasonable Hourly Fees and No Surprises
Need help understanding your insurance? Our Clearwater insurance litigation attorneys advise and represent clients in insurance claims and policy matters in communities and courtrooms throughout the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area. Contact us to schedule a free consultation today.
