A: An insurance company is in the business of making money. The less they pay you, the more profit they will make. A good percentage of people just take what they offer. They have no benefit in paying more when some take a percentage of what their case is worth.

Inevitably trying to negotiate an offer with an insurance company representative will put you in the position of saying something to diminish the value of your case. You either get one of two scenarios when they first call you. The first: they sound like they're really concerned for you, they're friendly, you feel they really want to do what's right. You become comfortable with the adjuster, lower your guard and make a costly statement that they'll use against you and run with. The second scenario: a tough adjuster calls, digs for some facts to use against you and explains you did something wrong and won't pay you more than some low-ball amount.

An aggressive lawyer that has experience in dealing with personal injury claims can get you the compensation you deserve. They provide a barrier of protection between you and the insurance company. An experienced injury attorney will complete complex legal documents and file the lengthy required paperwork. An injury lawyer will determine what your case is worth, advise you on how to protect your interests, and mark your case up to be heard before a jury when necessary.

A guide to NH personal injury can be found at NHseacoastLawyers.com.

The Law Office of Richard E. Clark handles all types of serious personal injury claims on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don't pay attorney's fees until we recover money for you. To schedule a free consultation, call Attorney Clark of the Law Office of Richard E. Clark, LLC in Portsmouth NH at (603) 431-0009. Mr. Clark focuses his practice in personal injury throughout the State of New Hampshire.