How Insurance Companies Try to Prevent Your Recovery – and What You Can Do About It

You know you’ve been hurt.  You know that you should receive damages for your injuries.  However, the insurance company which is responsible for paying you those damages is unlikely to just hand them over.

Why the Insurance Company is Involved

In most cases, the owner of the property on which you fell carries property insurance.  For example, if you fell at a friend’s home then that friend likely has homeowner’s insurance.  In many cases, homeowner’s insurance is responsible for paying the damages related to your injuries.

Why the Insurance Companies Fight Your New York Slip and Fall Claim

While the insurance company may be legally obligated to pay your claim, it is unlikely to do so without a fight.  Insurance companies make money by taking in premiums and paying out as little as possible in insurance claims.  In other words, every dollar that they don’t pay you becomes profit for them.

What You Can Do About It

The best way to protect your rights is to contact a New York accident attorney who has experience negotiating with insurance companies and who is committed to fighting hard for what you deserve.

Contact an experienced New York injury lawyer at Hofmann & Schweitzer at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form for more information about how we can help you, even if the insurance company won’t.