presents
What Insurance Companies
Would Rather You NOT Know
About Your Injury Claim
Courtesy of
Ron J. Kramer, Esq.
Kramer Law, P.C.
12357 South 450 East, Suite 1
Draper, Utah 84020
(801) 553-8840
If you or someone
you care about has been injured in an automobile accident because of someone
else's neglect, you probably are confused or worried about what steps you
should take next. You may have considered the following:
·
Will my medical
bills be paid?
·
Will I be paid
for missing work?
·
What do I do if
the person who hits my car doesn’t have auto insurance?
·
Will my car be
repaired?
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Will the
insurance company provide me a rental car?
·
What if I don’t
make a full recovery and cannot return to my job?
·
What will the
insurance company offer me for my personal injuries?
·
How will I know
that the insurance settlement is fair for my personal injuries?
·
How will I know
that the lawyer I’ve chosen to represent my case is competent and experienced
in these type of cases?
If you or a
friend have any of these concerns, then please keep reading this Special
Report. My name is Ron Kramer, and I practice personal injury law in Utah, with
a focus on auto accident cases.
Unfortunately, I
see way too many people misinformed about their rights after being injured.
That is why I have taken the time to produce this Special Report and offer it
FREE to anyone who asks for it. I have heard too many stories of injured people
losing what they rightfully deserve because a big insurance company intimidated
them or a lawyer who didn't know any better “sold” them an unfair settlement.
These days, doing nothing at all is one of the worst things you can do. In
today’s economy, it’s hard enough to make ends meet, let alone have to worry
about what to do when you’re injured.
If you have been
injured in an auto collision, there are some facts the big insurance companies
do not want you to know. Let me share with you some real life examples of
people I have helped and then give you some critical facts you need to be aware
of to ensure you get what you rightfully deserve. To protect our clients
confidentiality, last names are not used.
HOW CAN THIS
BE HAPPENING TO ME?
Take, for
example, Michael, one of my former clients. Michael was about 22 years old and
had a promising career in the US Air Force. On one particular evening, Michael
was a passenger in his friend’s vehicle. They had just left a nightclub and his
friend, unfortunately, was driving under the influence of alcohol. He
definitely was in no shape to be behind the wheel. After leaving the club, his
friend was racing to keep up with some girls that caught his eye when he lost
control of his vehicle and crashed head on into a steel barrier dividing the
road, going at least sixty miles per hour. Michael, who had not been wearing a
seatbelt, received serious, life-threatening injuries during the crash and was
in a coma for some time. (Always remember to wear your seatbelt!!) Although
Michael miraculously lived to survive the crash, he had suffered a serious
brain injury which will make it impossible for him to ever have a normal life
again.
After the
accident, Michael’s parents contacted our office for assistance in collecting
the insurance policy limit of $25,000 that Michael’s friend carried on his car.
This amount wouldn’t even begin to cover the large medical bills he had started
to accumulate. After some investigation, however, we became aware of other
sources that Michael could tap into. For example, Michael himself carried an
automobile insurance policy, called an “underinsured” policy that provided
coverage under the facts of the case. Additionally, we were able to collect on
an “uninsured policy,” after we were able to establish that the girls had
contributed to the accident and had left the scene afterward, making them, in a
sense, “uninsured.” Next, since Michael was in the military and considered his
childhood home back east as his “domicile,” we were able to make a claim on
Michael’s parents’ automobile policy and collect the full proceeds of available
coverage. Finally, we turned our attention to the night club that had
“overserved” Michael’s friend that night. After some initial litigation, the
claim against the club was settled. Although Michael will sadly never be the
same, we were successful at making claims on all applicable insurance policies
and getting a fair settlement from the nightclub.
Another client,
Jennifer, was driving downtown one day when she stopped for road construction.
Unbeknownst to her, an elderly gentleman, with a patch over one of his eyes,
had just passed out behind the wheel after suffering a diabetic seizure because
he had failed to eat breakfast that morning. This had happened two times before
and he should have known better! There were no skid marks to be found because
the man never even braked! My client, in a truck-type SUV, took the brunt of
the collision and suffered a bulging disc in her back. After gathering all the
records and bills, we approached the insurance company with an offer to settle
the case. My client’s medical bills alone came to over $15,000! We thought for
sure they would cough up the policy limit. The insurance company, however,
refused to offer anything to settle the case, pointing to a couple of
large gaps in treatment, which they argued destroyed our case.
In situations
like this, an attorney can do one of two things: he or she will either cut bait
and drop the client and their case, or he/she will stand behind the client and
their claim and file a lawsuit against the driver who caused the accident. Since we had already made a commitment to the
case and to the client, the choice for us was obvious: we filed suit. Besides,
someone needed to teach this unreasonable insurance company a lesson and hold
them accountable. About ten months down the road, we were able to get the claim
resolved at a mediation conference for an amount that was more in line with
what the case was actually worth.
Then there was
Nikki. She came to us after she had a bad experience with another attorney in
town. (I have actually gotten quite a few cases this way!) Anyway, the attorney
apparently failed to return the client’s phone calls. This greatly upset the
client, who felt that if her attorney was going to take a contingency fee on
the case, he better darn well be giving her the time of day. I assured the
client and her husband that things would be different in my office and that
they would get the personal attention that they deserved. Feeling reassured,
Nikki then told me about what happened. Turns out that she was driving down the
street near the airport when a someone driving a delivery vehicle suddenly
pulled out, making a U-turn in front of her. Needless to say, my
client“t-boned” the delivery vehicle. Although her injuries were not quite as
serious as Jennifer’s above, we were still able to work a favorable settlement
without the need to file suit. After her case was settled, I contacted the various
medical providers that she owed money to and was able to negotiate reduced
medical billing amounts. I told my client that this was a service that I
offered as part of my overall representation. Because of these efforts, we were
able to knock a couple thousand off her medical bills. This was additional
money that she was able to put in her pocket.
INSURANCE
COMPANIES WILL TRY TO “MINIMIZE”
YOUR DAMAGES
ANY WAY THEY CAN
This next case I
see way too often. Jean was involved in a typical, “garden variety,” rear
ender. There was less than $1,000 worth of damage to her car. At first, she
didn’t think that she was really hurt. So, she didn’t go to the hospital. The
next day, however, she began feeling the pain. (By the way, this “delay” in
pain happens all the time.) Because of continued pain in her neck and back
areas, her doctor referred her for an MRI. The MRI showed disc herniation in
her cervical area. Although the herniation was not serious enough to require
surgery, she lives with continued pain because of this “low speed” impact.
When we tried to
resolve the case with the insurance company, they told us that Jean’s injuries
were “inconsistent” with the minimal damage to the rear bumper of her car. They
offered an amount which was about 15% of what the actual medical bills ran. We
told them that although her injuries were somewhat unusual, they were not
completely unexpected following this type of crash. Now, I have become aware
through personal experience and through discussion with other local attorneys
that this particular insurance company had made a recent, across-the-board
decision to “low ball” these low-speed collision claims to teach plaintiff’s
attorneys “a lesson” that settlement with their company will happen only on
their terms. So, after receiving this disgraceful offer, I phoned the client
with the news. Needless to say, she was crushed and disillusioned. I told her
what the insurance company had told me. After I did, she told me that she was
tempted to take the paltry offer, even though her outstanding bills far
exceeded this amount. I advised her that even though the insurance company was
being unfair and unreasonable, that we would stand behind her case and file the
claim in court. I told her that we were confident that a jury of eight,
reasonably-minded citizens (that’s what we get in Utah State court) were likely
to see things a little differently. Stay tuned for the conclusion of this case.
WARNING: DON'T LET ANY INSURANCE COMPANY TRY TO PRESSURE
YOU INTO DOING ANYTHING UNTIL YOU SPEAK WITH A LAWYER WHO HAS REAL WORLD
EXPERIENCE. IT MIGHT SEEM EASIER JUST TO TAKE THEIR LOW-BALL OFFER. UNDERSTAND,
THOUGH, THAT YOU ARE ENTITLED TO FAIR COMPENSATION WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN
INJURED THROUGH ANOTHER’S NEGLIGENCE. WE PROVIDE THE REPRESENTATION THAT GETS
YOU THAT FAIR COMPENSATION.
NO MIRACLES . . . JUST HARD WORK
Now, I didn’t do
any special miracle on these cases. I just did my job as a lawyer. I did the
hard work that I was supposed to do that was necessary to help my clients. I
investigated their claim, hired necessary expert witnesses, interviewed the
witnesses and doctors, examined the medical records, documented and verified
their damage claims, knew the law, followed the proper procedures and held my
ground for my clients.
The tragedy in
all of this is that there are many people out there just like Michael,
Jennifer, Nikki and Jean. Every year, hundreds, if not thousands of people are
injured in automobile accidents. And unfortunately, these people are injured
all over again by uncaring insurance companies they run up against. And
sometimes, sadly, by unskilled/uncaring lawyers they hired to represent them.
NOTICE: BY LAW I MUST INFORM YOU THAT PAST RESULTS
ACHIEVED ARE NOT A GUARANTEE OF FUTURE RESULTS. EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND
REFERENCE MUST BE MADE TO THE SPECIFIC LEGAL AND FACTUAL CIRCUMSTANCES
PRESENTED.
If You Are
Counting on the Insurance Company to Tell You the Truth, You’ll be Waiting a
Long Time!
The harsh reality
is that the BIG, STRONG AND POWERFUL insurance companies often try to force the
injured party into accepting a lower settlement for their injuries than they
truly deserve. The truth is that insurance companies are in business to make money.
Thus, the less they pay you, the more profit they can put into their deep
pockets.
Please don’t let
this come as a surprise to you, but there is a strong possibility that the
insurance company you have been or will be dealing with will try to get you to
accept a lesser amount than you deserve. Thousands of people, every year,
receive far less compensation than they’re entitled to receive. This is how
insurance companies generate income for their shareholders.
Please, don't let
this happen to you! Protect yourself by learning the secrets insurance
companies don't want you to know!
FIVE SECRETS
THE BIG INSURANCE COMPANIES
DON'T WANT YOU
TO KNOW IN HANDLING
YOUR ACCIDENT
CLAIM
Secret #1: EXPERIENCED REPRESENTATION
Secret #2: TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Secret #3: PICTURES---PICTURES---AND
MORE PICTURES
Secret #4: GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
Secret #5: THE PAPER TRAIL
INTRODUCTION
At the risk of
stating the obvious, it is important to understand that insurance companies,
even your own, are big businesses that want to make money. As mentioned, the
less they pay out to injured victims . . . the more money they make!
Before we begin,
there are a few things you should understand about insurance companies and how
they work.
FIRST, if you are
hurt due to the negligence of someone else, and they refer the matter to their
insurance company, your case is called a CLAIM. It will usually go to something
called their “Claims Department.” A file is set up and an individual
will usually be assigned to this file to handle the claim. This person is
called the Claims Adjuster.
SECOND, the
adjuster will investigate the matter, take statements (from you and witnesses),
take photos, and collect medical records so that they can determine liability
(who did something wrong) and injuries (how badly were you hurt). Adjusters are
usually given a certain “dollar limit” in terms of the amount of money they can
offer to settle a claim. Amazingly, many of the big insurance companies get
this dollar limit from a giant computer the insurance companies refer to as
“Colossus.” The adjustor feeds in the information and the computer spits out a
pre-determined range the adjustor needs to settle the case within. Claimants,
and even attorneys, who are unfamiliar with what facts increase the value of
the claim with the Colossus program, will unfortunately not get top dollar.
THIRD, after the
adjuster has finished his investigation, he will either offer to settle the
claim or deny it altogether. (If he thinks there is no case.) At this point,
you would have to either accept the offer or take the matter to court. Large
money claims usually will go to an INSURANCE COMMITTEE, who evaluates the file,
or to a LOCAL or REGIONAL MANAGER, who has authority to offer more money to
settle the claim.
Needless to say,
learning how the system works from the inside can make chances of settling the
claim much more likely. Here are just few INSIDER SECRETS that I promised to
share with you:
SECRET #1:
EXPERIENCED LAWYER = MAXIMUM SETTLEMENT!
MOST CASES
REQUIRE AN EXPERIENCED LAWYER IN ORDER TO GET MAXIMUM SETTLEMENT VALUE OF A
CLAIM! I know this sounds like a commercial for lawyers, but unfortunately it
is true! One common trick of insurance companies is to actively discourage the
injured party from getting a lawyer, or competent legal advice. Insurance
companies have even been sued over this deceitful tactic and have been slammed!
Although most adjustors will not overtly tell you not to hire an attorney, a
lot of them will suggest that you should handle the negotiations on your
own and that an attorney just cuts into your settlement.
The problem with
this approach, though, is that THE INJURED PARTY WILL HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE
CASE IS WORTH. Without a lawyer, he will not know how to get doctors reports
about future medical expenses or possible injury complications. The injured
party will be in the dark on these things. Do you really want to be alone and
put yourself at the mercy of the insurance company, whose prime motivations are
their own profits?
Let's take the
example of working on your own car. Twenty years ago, it used to be relatively
easy and many people could do it. But, with all the microchips and onboard
computers, it is virtually impossible today. You need extensive training and
complicated diagnostic equipment. Unfortunately, the law is the same way. You
need an expert to resolve your case quickly and painlessly. An attorney who
knows the drill will almost always get you a better outcome than you could get
yourself. In my office, this is a GUARANTEED FACT:
“If I
cannot get you more than what the insurance company may have offered you
without an attorney, I will reduce or eliminate my fee! You only stand
to maximize your claim by hiring an attorney.”
Without an
attorney, you may not know all the areas where losses can be paid. Some of
these include:
1. Pain And Suffering. Ordinarily,
the most “valuable” element of your bodily injury claim is the right to
compensation for physical pain and mental anguish you have suffered and will
endure in the future because of your injury. These “general damages” are in
addition to and may be far more than the amount of your lost earnings and
medical expenses.
2. Medical Expenses. The cost of all
reasonable and necessary medical expenses incurred and that are reasonably
certain to be incurred in the future because of your injury, are recoverable.
These expenses include past (already-incurred) medical expenses and also
projected future medical expenses, which may be the product of the original
injury or that result from an increased susceptibility to future injury. All
forms of care and treatment, whether hospital, medical, therapy, nursing,
diagnostic testing, surgery, physical rehabilitation or pain management are
included. And, you can recover the full value of your medical expenses from the
responsible party even if your health insurer has paid all or part of your bills.
However, be aware that most health insurance contracts have a “subrogation”
clause, that gives them the right to be reimbursed for any amounts they have
paid you.
3. Loss Of Earnings. You are also entitled to recover the loss of
earnings suffered from your injuries. Thus, wages, commissions, bonuses and all
other earnings and fringe benefits are recoverable.
4. Future Loss Of Earnings. If your injuries permanently limit your
ability to earn, you can recover the value of the reduction in earning capacity.
These damages compensate you for your lost earning power over the remainder of
your working years, and can be even greater than the pain and suffering or
general damage awards mentioned above.
5. Death. Damages for “wrongful death” are available
for the wife, husband, parent and child of the deceased person. Sometimes,
persons related by blood or marriage, who were dependent upon the deceased, may
recover. Damages are not limited to economic loss and may include damages for
mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering, loss of society, companionship,
comfort, protection, marital care, parental care, filial care, attention,
advice, counsel, training, guidance or education. Damages are available for the
deceased’s estate as well.
6. Disfigurement. If the injury causes scarring or other
unsightly marks, you are entitled to recover for the disfigurement and
humiliation or embarrassment associated with the disfigurement.
7. Damage To The Marital Relationship. Serious injuries to one spouse may cause
damage to the marital relationship. If this occurs, you are entitled to recover
for the loss of society, affection, assistance, conjugal fellowship and loss or
impairment of sexual relations that occurs.
8. Damage To Your Vehicle Or Other
Personal Property. You are entitled
to be made whole for any damage to your personal property. Where they can
repair your vehicle, you are entitled to recover the reasonable cost of
restoring the vehicle to its condition before the collision. In addition, you
may recover the cost of substitute transportation necessarily incurred while
they are repairing your vehicle. If the cost of repair is more than the value
of your vehicle (a “total loss”), you are entitled to recover the full value of
your vehicle before it was damaged.
(WARNING: CHANGES IN THE LAW
CONCERNING DAMAGES OCCUR FREQUENTLY. YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY WITH
RESPECT TO THESE CHANGES.)
How could a lay
person negotiate for these things if they don’t even know they exist? Often an
insurance company will try to pressure an injured person into a quick
settlement at the time when they are mentally, physically and emotionally at
their weakest. BEWARE!!! The insurance company does not have your best
interests in mind!
SECRET #2:
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE & TIME IS MONEY!
After an
accident, a virtual time bomb is ticking! In every case, there are important
steps that must immediately be taken. Evidence must be preserved! If you are
injured, medical treatment needs to be administered. The longer the client
waits, the less likely important evidence is going to be around when it is
needed. If this evidence is lost, the case may be worth substantially less
because the injured party can no longer prove the things that justify a higher
settlement.
Even worse . . .
IF YOU WAIT TOO LONG, YOUR CLAIM COULD BE FOREVER BARRED! If you do nothing
else, at least call me to see if the Utah statue of limitations for your case
has expired. Generally, the statute is four years. There are other restrictions,
however, that could make it as little as ONE YEAR!
It is critical
that you keep track of these time limitations.. I unfortunately have had to
tell potential clients who have called in with serious injuries and clear
liability, that they have waited too long. In the personal injury business,
DELAY CAN BE FATAL TO YOUR CASE. At a minimum, it will cause your claim to
become “stale,” and worth relatively less money than it otherwise could be
worth. Witnesses will be harder to locate, and if you can locate them, they may
have only a fuzzy memory of what happened. The person that struck you could
move out of state, making them much harder to sue, or worse, could pass away.
And don’t think the kind, loving insurance company is going to make you aware
of any of this. They want your claim barred!
SECRET #3:
PICTURES . . PICTURES . AND MORE PICTURES!
You've often
heard it said that A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS. The right pictures can
also be worth literally thousands of dollars. It can be a very powerful tool in
motivating the insurance company to make a fair settlement. Take a picture of
your smashed car before it gets fixed! Take pictures of your injuries or scars.
Take pictures of any splints or casts. When in doubt get in on film! If you are
still able, go buy one of those disposable cameras and empty a roll on your
damaged car. If your injuries created a facial scar or other visible injury,
document this on film as well to preserve the details.
SECRET #4: GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
When an accident
occurs, injured victims are often in a state of shock. Consequently, they may
not initially feel any pain. Many people even deny being hurt because they
don’t want to accept the fact that they actually are. They try to “tough out”
their symptoms. Later on, however, they often discover that the insurance
company will use this against them, claiming “Well, if they were HURT after the
accident, why didn't they immediately go to the doctor or the emergency room?”
Don’t take a chance. Get the treatment you need as soon as possible. And
once you start treatment, for heaven’s sake, KEEP ALL YOUR APPOINTMENTS!! Be as
compliant as you can be so that you can later demonstrate that you did
everything in your power to get better as soon as possible. Basically, you need
to make sure you carefully follow your doctor’s or medial provider’s advice.
First, you want to do all that you can to recover from your injuries as quickly
as possible. (No settlement amount can ever replace good health.) Second, if
you don't follow your doctor's advice, it will probably be noted in your
medical records and then it will be used against you by the
insurance company.
SECRET #5:
KEEP RECEIPTS OF EVERYTHING
Documentation is
the key to keeping an insurance company honest. If you want to get paid for an
expense, you will first have to show proof of the expense. For example, if you
have to hire someone to cut your grass or clean your house after an accident
because you are injured, you need to get receipts for this in order to prove
you spent the money. Same thing with lost wages from time away from work. Make
sure you carefully document that your medical provider has requested that you
refrain from work or be on light duty. It is amazing how many of these
reimbursable expenses fall through the cracks unless you bring them the adjuster's
attention. They will certainly never remind you!
However, keeping
receipts has more value than the amount that is reimbursed. It is further proof
of the extent of your injuries. Receipts and documentation of these
expenditures are painting a very clear picture of the nature and extent of your
injuries.
So, Where Do
We Go From Here?
Why do you think
insurance companies try to get injured people to settle their claims without
legal assistance from a competent personal injury lawyer? Because they know
they can pay less than they should and get away with it. Leaving you with less
than you deserve! The only problem here is, there are so many lawyers! How will
you know if the lawyer you hire is experienced? How will you know the lawyer you
have is going to be the most competent, aggressive, strong willed, and savvy
attorney you can get? Finally...
EXPOSED MYTHS
ABOUT LAWYERS . . .
If you have been
injured, you get only one chance to get the compensation you deserve. One of
the most important decisions you make will be the lawyer you choose to take on
this task. That’s why I'm going to expose some of these myths about lawyers.
That way, you will have a better chance at making the decision that’s right for
you. I know I'm going to get some flack for this, but the truth needs to be
told so that you can make an informed decision.
Myth #1: Every Attorney Has the Same Experience and
Training.
The truth of the
matter is that experience and training differs greatly from attorney to
attorney. Some attorneys may have years and years of experience drafting wills
or shuffling papers in real estate transactions. Why would you want that lawyer
representing you in your personal injury case? If you have been injured, you
don't want some paper pusher on your side! Consider also that many attorneys
have lots of cases, but they would never take them to trial! Many lawyers
prefer “out of court settlements” because they want the easy settlement where
they earn proportionately more money than they would if they had to file and
litigate their cases. What they might sacrifice in terms of large jury verdicts
is made up with the sheer volume of cases they (or more accurately, their
paralegals) “work.” You can rely on the fact that insurance companies know
about the reputations of some of these firms and gamble with these soft
attorneys. Those insurance companies will never offer you what you truly
deserve knowing that your lawyer will never take your case to trial and doesn’t
have the skills necessary to try a case in court.
FACT: The best way to get top dollar in an out-of-court
settlement is by being ready to go to court and by having the experience and
skills necessary to win top dollars there!
Myth #2: If a
Lawyer is on TV, He/She Must be Good.
Just because a
lawyer appears in TV commercials, doesn't mean that they’re qualified to handle
personal injury cases. Heck, some of these attorneys are too busy spending
their day in the film studio or on the golf course to work on your case! And
don’t be fooled into thinking that the attorney you see on TV is the one that
is at the office working on your case. In most instances, they have paralegals
and secretaries doing this. Sadly, in many cases, you will never actually meet
your TV star attorney. You’ll be lucky enough to get them on the phone!
Myth #3: All
Lawyers are Skilled in the Art of Negotiating.
If you have ever
dealt with a big corporation, you know they can be intimidating and play hard
ball. They don’t mess around when it comes to losing money.
You need a lawyer
who knows where the weaknesses are in those big insurance companies. Knowing
how to negotiate effectively and driving a hard bargain.
To be honest, we
settle most personal injury cases out of court. The number of jury trials in
Utah continues to decline as the parties use “alternate” methods of dispute
resolution. If you don’t have a lawyer who knows the fine “art” of negotiation,
you will not get full value for your claim.
Myth #4: All
Lawyers are Personally Involved in the Cases They Handle.
Unfortunately,
this is not true. Some lawyers have so many cases, they hardly ever look at the
file, and they hardly talk to their clients! Just try to get one of those busy
lawyers to return your phone call. These law firms are what we refer to in the
industry as “mills,” “factories” or “assembly lines.” These lawyers hire
paralegals to do most of their work. If you’ve found this out the hard way,
give me a call to discuss your options for changing attorneys while you still
have time!
The bottom line
is no matter how big or small your case, it’s important to you! You need to
have a lawyer on your side that is 100% committed to providing quality personal
service and detailed attention to all of his clients. You need to know that
your lawyer is personally involved in the preparation, evaluation and
resolution of your case. A lawyer who will treat your case with the utmost
importance it truly deserves. Having said this, however, every good attorney
must still depend on a professional, competent staff, just like a good doctor
depends on his nurses and other professional staff.
HERE'S WHAT I CAN OFFER YOU .
. .
If this Special
Report makes sense to you in any way, then you probably have a few questions.
Since you may be uncertain about whether you have a valid personal injury claim
or what to do about it, I offer a free, one-hour consultation and review of
your case. Please call me while this report is still fresh in your mind. I will
set aside one full hour to meet with you at no cost and with no obligation!
This consultation will allow you to protect your rights and maximize the value
of your case. You'll be able to get all of your questions answered and go
forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Here’s how it works:
First, I will go
over the facts of your case with you, ask you questions and review the police
report and any photos, estimates or other papers you may have. Then, when I
have a clear understanding of what happened, I’ll give you my opinion about
your case, including your chances for recovery and any problems I see. Since
every case is different, I’ll tell you what I think is best for you under your
specific circumstances.
I will also
explain your legal rights and your obligations. I’ll tell you what papers need
to be filed and what reports need to be made. I'll also explain the entire
claims process, so you’ll know exactly what happens from start to finish.
If the facts are
in dispute, I'll tell you what can be done to prove your side. I’ll also tell
you how to protect yourself from insurance adjusters and investigators.
Some lawyers may
miss little things that can make a big difference to you. The biggest
settlements often go to those who avoid insurance company traps by doing the
little things right. I'll give you “five” suggestions for successful settlement
that most lawyers will never tell you so that you get every penny you deserve.
The only thing I
won't do is give you an opinion of what your case is worth. It is impossible to
evaluate a case until you have recovered from your injuries and all of the
medical bills, records, loss of earnings and other evidence are in hand. Any
lawyer who tells you at the first meeting what he can get for you is not
telling you the truth. He is telling you what he thinks will get you to sign a
retainer agreement. RUN FROM THAT LAWYER AS FAST AS YOU CAN. If the lawyer will
act unethically to get your case, how can you be sure that he will not act
unethically to hurt you?
Of course, I will
also answer all of your questions. This way, you will understand exactly where
you stand with your case.
As a result of
this consultation, you will know what to expect in the coming weeks and months
to come. You will have the information you need to be able to make an informed
choice about your case. You’ll leave my office more knowledgeable and more
confident about the future.
I’ll also discuss
my services with you. I’ll tell you what I can do for you, should you decide to
hire me, and explain how the fees and costs work. I’ll explain my guarantee
that I can get you more at settlement (even with my fee factored in) than what
you could get yourself. I am willing to answer any questions you may have about
my background and legal experience, including the number of cases I’ve
litigated.
Now, you may be
wondering how I earn my money and whether you ever have to pay me an hourly
fee. Well, I only get paid when I collect money for my clients who have
personal injury claims and we never require them to pay hourly fees. I only
get paid if you get paid. So, I have an incentive to devote my time to your
case and fight for your rights to receive the kind of compensation you truly
deserve!
WHAT’S MY
GUARANTEE TO YOU?
I will invest my
time, my resources and abilities into your case. I will even share the risk of
success with you. This is my guarantee of commitment to you. In most cases, I
will advance all of the initial costs for your case. Because of this, you will
be able to get your case started without paying any money out of your pocket.
MOST
IMPORTANT, YOU GET MY NO-RISK GUARANTEE.
As you may have
read in my phone book ad, I guarantee the quality of my legal services or I
will not take a fee. You must be
completely satisfied with the results or you will owe me nothing!! Just try and
find another attorney in Utah that will do this.
THE WORST THING YOU CAN DO IS
WHAT TOO MANY PEOPLE DO - DELAY OR DO NOTHING!
Too many people I
have spoken with have failed to promptly act to preserve their claim, before
important witnesses moved and could no longer be found, before delays or gaps
in their medical treatment proved fatal to their case. I have encountered many
people who have suffered injuries from an auto collision that failed to seek
the “right” legal advice. Some of these people haven’t gone to a lawyer because
they did not know they had the right to compensation, some were intimidated and
more than a few had bad experiences with other lawyers.
TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MY NO-RISK,
NO-HASSLE CASE REVIEW, PLEASE CALL (801) 553-8840 OR (800) 901-5014 FOR YOUR
APPOINTMENT.
When you call the
office, please ask for me so that we can arrange a one-on-one
consultation to discuss your case at no charge. I will be happy to answer your
questions, give you the benefit of an objective analysis and then, it’s up to
you to decide what you want to do. Even after that, you are under no obligation
to use me as your attorney! I hope I have made this as easy as possible for
you.
Thanks again for
viewing this Special Report; I look forward to hearing from you!
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All the
best,
Ron Kramer
Attorney at
Law
P.S. If you would rather discuss your claim with me over the phone, I am more than happy to do so. You don’t need to come in if you don’t want to. You can also e-mail any questions you might have for me to rkramer@xmission.com.