Categories: Orange County Personal Injury

Should You Contact Insurance Companies After Your Auto Injury?

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Samer Habbas, Esq

After being injured in an Orange County auto accident, you might be wondering whether you should contact the insurance company of the person who injured you in the accident. The answer is “no.” An Orange County auto accident attorney has experience dealing with insurance companies and will know what to say to them about your case that will increase your chances of a favorable settlement.

It’s best to defer to your Orange County auto accident attorney‘s judgment because if you sidestep your attorney and contact the other person’s insurance company for any reason, you might accidentally ruin your case with one misplaced question or comment. As a matter of fact, in order to protect you from this happening, most states have laws that prohibit the insurance company from communicating with you for any reason after you are represented by a personal injury attorney.

A similar question that is asked is whether you should contact your own insurance company following an Orange County auto accident. This is appropriate in some cases-for example, if you have health insurance or uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. In any case, though, you should contact your Orange County auto accident attorney first to ask whether such contact is appropriate.

If you have been injured in an Orange County auto accident and have not yet retained an Orange County auto accident attorney, it is important to contact one before talking with the other party’s insurance company. For a free consultation in your case, please call (888) 848-5084.

Samer Habbas, Esq

Samer Habbas is a California attorney with over 18 years of experience in personal injury law. Throughout his career, he has successfully recovered over $300 million for his clients, solidifying his reputation as a leading advocate in the field. Samer swiftly gained recognition for his adept negotiation skills and unwavering dedication to his clients. His practice spans a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, dog bites, funeral home abuse, premises liability, and wrongful death. Samer is known for his compassionate approach and commitment to securing favorable outcomes for his clients. His expertise has earned him the trust and respect of both his clients and his peers within the legal community. He is also deeply invested in giving back to his community. He actively participates in pro bono work and volunteers his time to various charitable organizations. Samer is a champion for those who have been wronged, leveraging his extensive experience and expertise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of his clients and his community.