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Why Hire a Lawyer/What to Do After a Car Accident

Accident Injury Attorney - When to Hire A Lawyer Anchorage AK

Do You Have a Lot of Experience Negotiating with Insurance Companies? We Do.

Over the past 35 years, the attorney and staff at the Law Offices of Michael J. Schneider, P.C. have represented thousands of people who have been hurt or who suffered financial losses in car accidents caused by negligence.

We negotiate with insurance companies and claims adjusters every day.
We fight insurance companies in court.

Insurance companies want you to believe that they are on your side. The truth is that adjusters are highly trained professionals whose job it is to look for holes in your story and ways to get out of paying the full value of your car accident claim. In fact, they have incentive plans in place to reward adjusters for keeping payouts low.

Studies conducted by insurance companies themselves show that even for small accident injury claims, people who had the help of a lawyer received substantially more money than those who didn't.

Fighting the IRS is not a do-it-yourself project. Neither is fighting an insurance company.

Before you sign any papers or give any recorded statements after a car accident injury, talk to a lawyer. Car accident attorney Michael J. Schneider offers a free initial consultation and can advise you of your rights. Call our office toll free at 866-381-4548.

Our job is to help you — and the insurance company — understand the full costs of your injuries and losses, both today and in the future. Because we have had years of experience handling car accident injury cases, we have the investigative resources needed to prove fault and medical experts to help you get an accurate diagnosis.

A Few Quick Do's and Don'ts

  • Do seek medical attention immediately after a car, truck or motorcycle accident.
  • Do talk to an attorney as soon as you can, so you understand how to protect your case.
  • Do document your property damage, take photographs of the damage, and save all paperwork.
  • Do keep track of all your symptoms, health problems and daily living inconveniences in a file or binder that says TO MY ATTORNEY - even if you don't yet have an attorney
  • Do keep a list of all health care providers you have seen and medications you've taken, and keep copies of medical bills and records.
  • Don't chit-chat with insurance adjusters. Give them access to your medical records and let them know what doctors you have seen, but don't have an ongoing discussion with them about the accident or the consequences you've suffered. Let your attorney handle that.
  • Don't give multiple statements to the adjuster.

Helping You Get Fair Compensation After a Car Accident

Contact the Anchorage personal injury law offices of attorney Michael J. Schneider to schedule a free initial consultation in your personal injury or wrongful death case.

It costs you nothing to speak with a highly qualified lawyer. If you become a client of our firm, you will owe nothing unless and until we collect compensation for you.

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Law Offices of Michael J. Schneider P.C.
880 "N" Street, Suite 202
Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone: 907-277-9306
Toll Free: 866-381-4548
Fax: 907-274-8201
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