Mistakes to Avoid After an Accident STOP HELPING THE INSURANCE COMPANY
After a car accident, many people assume the insurance company will just “do the right thing.”The commercials make it sound like they are there to help you put your life back together. I’ve been doing this a long time, and I can tell you they are not concerned with your recovery. Their priority is paying as little as possible on your claim. And over the years, I have seen the same handful of mistakes that make that job a lot easier for them.
room. The insurance company sees that gap in treatment and calls it proof that you weren’t really hurt or that something else must have caused the problem. Getting checked out early protects your health and creates a clear record of what you are dealing with.
Word Search If you’ve been in a car accident, don’t give the insurance company a head start or try to handle things on your own. Get the initial medical attention you need, and then call an attorney. At The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. , we understand how insurance companies work and can fight back to get you the rightful compensation you deserve. Then there is the first settlement offer. The opening number is almost always low. That is how the business works. People are tired, stressed, and worried about bills, so a quick check is tempting. The problem is that once you sign, the case is over. You can’t come back for more if you are still in treatment, or your doctor later recommends a surgery you didn’t see coming.
One of the big ones is talking too much, too early. An adjuster will often call soon after the accident, sound friendly, and ask for a recorded statement. I understand why people go along with it. It feels official, and most people don’t want to be rude or difficult. But you should never let anyone record you before you talk to a lawyer. Even one offhand comment from that first call can come back later to seriously hurt your case.
Another problem is trying to “tough it out” instead of getting medical care. People are busy, they hope
the pain will fade, and they don’t want to sit in a waiting
Spinach Artichoke Pizza
Ingredients
• 1 loaf frozen bread dough • 2 tbsp garlic herb spreadable cheese • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• 7 oz artichoke hearts, chopped • Several handfuls of fresh spinach • Pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Thaw dough according to package directions and let it rise for 2 hours. 2. Preheat oven to 450 F. 3. Coat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with non-stick spray, then gently stretch dough to fit. 4. Spread garlic herb cheese evenly across the entire dough layer. 5. Sprinkle mozzarella and Gruyere cheeses evenly over dough, reserving a small amount of each. 6. As the topping, scatter chopped artichoke hearts, followed by a layer of torn spinach leaves, and then the reserved cheeses. Add black pepper to taste. 7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and crisp.
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