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4 BIG Reasons You Need a DC Insurance Claim Lawyer to Handle Your Claim

When you are involved in an accident of any sort in Washington, DC, your first thought should be: am I injured? Your second thought should be “Do I need to contact an insurance company?”  This applies to just about any accident, whether it be a car accident, a slip, and fall accident, a pedestrian accident, a bicycle accident, or anything else.  

If you’re injured, your third thought should be “I need a DC Insurance Claim Lawyer.”   

1. The Insurance Companies Rely on Profits

2023 was quite a successful year for insurance companies, especially State Farm. The companies published financial results, which show that “State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company reported a $3.5 billion increase in net worth and remains financially strong.” One of the ways they remain so profitable is by offering lowball settlements to the injured – many of which are the very people paying them money month after month for insurance coverage. The piece also noted that “The net worth for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company ended the year at $134.8 billion compared to $131.2 billion at year-end 2022.”

One of State Farm’s strategies is praying a jury trial in certain jurisdictions in Maryland. Despite the term “praying a jury trial” sounding religious, there is no religious meaning to the term.  What this means, is that the attorney for State Farm requests that the case be moved from General District to Circuit Court. This request is not to benefit the injured; this is solely for the benefit of State Farm.  

In short, if you’re expecting an insurance company to be fair and reasonable, think again. Using statistical analysis only, the District Court of Maryland has a fast and efficient way to resolve claims.  State Farm doesn’t want that. Instead, they want a jury trial so the legal process will be longer, more expensive, and more difficult for the injured. 

Speaking of the legal process… 

2. You Will Be Guided Through The Legal Process Every Step of the Way

When you contact your DC Insurance Claim Lawyer at The Lapidus Law Firm, you are immediately invited to meet with your team at a FREE consultation.  You have nothing to lose!  As your attorney looks at each detail of your case, you will be fully informed of the steps ahead, any legal terms and paper word will be explained thoroughly, and you will receive an approximate timeline as to how/when cases similar to yours are opened – and closed with a fair and reasonable settlement in your favor.

3. Your Stress Will Be Reduced

Communications with insurance companies can be unbelievably stressful – but not for your Washington, DC Insurance Claim Lawyer.  Larry Lapidus has four decades of experience in handling insurance claims for his clients who are dealing with insurance companies that don’t want to do the right thing.   Not so lucky for the insurance companies, insurance disputes are one of his areas of expertise, and he takes immense pride in supporting clients who are dealing with insurance companies who are avoiding their responsibilities.

When you choose to allow a DC Insurance Claim Lawyer to represent you, your stress will be immediately reduced, and you will likely feel a tremendous sense of relief in knowing that your case is in capable hands at The Lapidus Law Firm.

4. Without a Lawyer, You May Not Get a Settlement

When you speak to the insurance company without legal representation, THEY KNOW THAT YOU DON’T KNOW ALL THE LAWS and they know you don’t have a full understanding of the fine print buried deep within an insurance policy.  Do you know who DOES know the laws and who DOES have a complete understanding of the fine print?  Larry Lapidus at The Lapidus Law Firm.  He is often incensed by the tricks insurance companies use to dupe consumers who just don’t know, and these top-secret tactics keep the billion-dollar insurance industry going strong, while the injured are left without an astronomical dollar amount that is rightfully theirs.

5. Represented Clients Typically Get Bigger Settlements

When you choose to be represented by your DC Insurance Claim Lawyer, you are effectively choosing – in making this one simple decision – a more substantial settlement.  It isn’t your job to be as well versed on the details of insurance claims, and there are multiple areas written in the insurance policies that your lawyer will thoroughly investigate.

The more areas that can be explored, the higher your chances are of getting a fair and reasonable settlement.  Your DC Insurance Claim Lawyer at The Lapidus Law Firm will make sure those areas are not overlooked.

DC Insurance Claim Lawyer

Have you been involved in an accident?  If so, you probably need the representation of a DC Insurance Claim Lawyer.  You will be elated at the decision you make to obtain the services of The Lapidus Law Firm and will be treated with the utmost dignity and respect.  Call today for a free consultation at (202) 785-5111 today.  We will fight to make it right.

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