DON’T FALL FOR THE FRIENDLY ACT
WHY THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER IS NOT YOUR PAL
The Clique That Cuts Corners Adjusters will often try to persuade
A good friend listens, offers support, and always has your back when times are tough. When you’ve been in an accident, the insurance adjuster will be one of the first people offering you their ear, but they’re not your friend. While they may sound friendly, empathic, and ready to offer you the settlement you need to heal, their job is to protect the insurance company’s bottom line, not to look out for your best interests. Your new “pal” wants to minimize your payout, find loopholes, and may even downplay your claim. Quick Settlements, Not Support Insurance adjusters often offer a seemingly attractive settlement to you quickly after an accident. Though the money might be tempting, these early settlement figures are usually far below what you need to cover
your costs. As your claim progresses, you could quickly discover you need additional medical care or services to heal. But once you sign a settlement, you give up the opportunity to recover more compensation and could find yourself paying out of pocket as the costs mount. Not Just a Casual Chat Like a chatty friend, the adjuster will try to engage you in conversations about the accident, but be careful what you say. They are fishing for information or statements that could be used against you. Stick to the facts of the accident and your claim, and avoid discussing your personal life or feelings. Even a simple apology or overshare could make the adjuster challenge your claim. Avoid providing a recorded statement until you speak with a lawyer.
you to use their preferred body shop or doctors, but beware of their cliques that cut corners. When a vehicle is damaged in an accident, the insurance company must negotiate and typically has agreements or deals with specific shops to keep the repair costs low. This could result in subpar service for you. The same is true with their preferred doctors or medical providers. These providers serve the insurance companies and may not prioritize your recovery and health. If you have been injured in a car accident, a personal injury lawyer is your ally working to help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a consultation.
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Not Your Mom’s Corned Beef and Cabbage
Ingredients
Inspired by AllRecipes.com
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1 (4 lb) corned beef brisket with spice packet
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3 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tsp salt
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3 qts water
2 lbs red potatoes, halved
1 onion, quartered
1 small head of cabbage, cut into eighths
3 carrots, cut into large chunks
Directions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine corned beef, spice packet contents, water, onions, carrots, celery, and salt. Bring to a simmer (skimming off any foam on top). 2. Cover pot, reduce to low heat, and let simmer for 3 hours until meat is fork tender. 3. Add potatoes to the pot and let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until potatoes are al dente. 4. Add cabbage along the edges of the meat and on top. Cover and let simmer until cabbage is tender, 20–30 minutes. 5. Place meat on a cutting board and let rest for 10–15 minutes. After meat has cooled, slice against the grain. 6. Add to a large serving bowl, ladle vegetables and broth over top, and serve.
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