National General Insurance Claims
The Michigan Law Firm, PC is here to provide you with some general information for those who are dealing with auto accident claims. Insurance companies have vast resources and oftentimes employ tactics that do not help Michigan auto accident victims recover adequate compensation. We hope this general information about National General Insurance is helpful to you. Call us 24/7 at 844.464.3476 to discuss any questions you have about your National General Insurance claims.
Should I do a recorded statement with a National General Insurance adjuster?
Probably, BUT if you’re going to do it, we highly recommend that you hire an experienced injury Attorney to assist first! Have your attorney present for the recorded call, so that you and your attorney are able to explain the medical help you have received and your damages against National General Insurance.
It’s always important to comply with the fine print and the terms of National General Insurance policy of insurance if that’s the policy that applies to your accident, but the section regarding recorded statements is often buried in the fine print.
A legal analysis of your entire insurance policy is probably in order prior to submitting to any recorded statements with National General Insurance. Most car crash victims do not even have a copy of their insurance policy nearby and available. For those that do have access to the entire insurance policy, with all of the fine print, it might be too daunting of a task to review all of the legal and insurance language in such a small font and stand up for your own rights. That’s why having a Michigan injury Attorney assist with the contract review and legal analysis is beneficial. The personal injury Lawyers at The Michigan Law Firm, PC do not charge anything beyond the standard contingency fee agreement for assisting early in a claim at the recorded statement stage. That means you don’t pay any fees to your Lawyer unless The Michigan Law Firm, PC is able to assist you in recovery on your National General Insurance claim or lawsuit.
If an insurance adjuster is able to ask you recorded questions, they can be used against you later, so having a personal injury Lawyer present for the recorded statement phone call is advisable. What can it really hurt to protect your rights and have counsel present for a recorded interview call that could be used against you later in court? Some adjusters and some insurers are great, but because it’s such an important issue in terms of your damages and recovery from the crash injuries, contacting a Michigan Attorney is generally recommended.
Should I sign documents for National General Insurance after an accident?
You will probably have to sign some documents for National General Insurance to process your claims for compensation. They might ask you to sign HIPAA authorizations to obtain medical records from both post- and pre-accident treatment. Many personal injury protection insurers may attempt to have you sign HIPAA authorizations for them to obtain your mental health records. National General Insurance will likely ask you to sign authorizations so they can obtain your tax returns from the IRS, employment records from the company you worked for before the accident, and all types of other information. Lawyers can assist you in understanding what information you must produce and what information is not discoverable or relevant, despite the possibility of National General Insurance requesting that information from you.
Should I consult a lawyer for free before I talk to an adjuster at National General Insurance?
Yes, you should. National General Insurance adjusters have much more experience dealing with car crash claims than you do. This is their job, and you are dealing with important issues like repairing your car, seeking medical help for yourself or loved ones, and determining whether you can work after your motor vehicle crash. And, insurers regularly seek opinions from their own insurance defense Lawyers regarding which questions they should ask you, what information they should obtain from you, and ultimately to assist them with their investigation into whether they should pay for your car crash insurance benefits.
Is an adjuster at National General Insurance rushing you?
While you have to be mindful of the strict timing requirements of Michigan law and the applicable insurance policy, there should always be enough time to seek counsel from a Michigan injury Lawyer after an accident. You should typically have a reasonable amount of time to provide National General Insurance with the information it needs, but there may be info in your insurance policy’s fine print that dictates what you have to do after an accident and how much information you have to provide to National General Insurance. While there are great adjusters out there, getting a legal opinion from an objective Lawyer, who is willing to discuss the fine print and the Michigan No-Fault Act can only help your position.
And, if you hire an experienced injury Attorney to handle your Michigan National General Insurance claims, they can speak to National General Insurance and any other insurers involved in the crash for you. That way you can focus on getting your life back together after a major auto accident, instead of speaking with the National General Insurance claims adjuster every time they call you. Your Michigan personal injury Lawyer can follow up regularly with the National General Insurance adjuster and confirm that they have received all relevant documentation and records from any surgery regarding the car crash so that you don’t have to.
National General Insurance Financial Records
Current financial records, including earnings reports and other financial statements for National General Insurance can be found here at the National General Insurance investor relations webpage – http://ir.nationalgeneral.com/investor-relations.
National General Insurance SEC Filings
Financial compliance reports filed with the SEC by National General Insurance can be found at the SEC filings page – https://sec.report/CIK.
Why does this matter?
If you’re wondering why this might be relevant in Michigan litigation, it’s simple really. Oftentimes in Michigan car crash lawsuits, the plaintiff claims that the Defendant (frequently an insurance company or insurance-related entity) puts corporate profits over and above the safety of the auto accident victims. This is a common theme in Michigan auto accident law, and if the situation arises injury Lawyers will make the argument if the trial courts allow the argument to be presented
Does National General Insurance have different names?
Insurance companies are generally large, complex, and sophisticated corporations. They may be commonly known by many names, including many subsidiaries and related corporate entities. The following list of names may be associated with National General Insurance: The General Insurance Company, National General Holdings Corp., Integon Casualty Insurance Company, Integon General Insurance Corporation, Integon Indemnity Corporation, Integon National Insurance Company (“Integon National”), Integon Preferred Insurance Company, New South Insurance Company, MIC, General Insurance Corporation, National General Insurance Company, National General Assurance Company, National General Insurance Online, Inc., National Health Insurance Company, National General Premier Insurance Company, Imperial Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, Agent Alliance Insurance Company, Century-National Insurance Company, Standard Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Direct General Insurance Company, Direct General Insurance Company of Mississippi, Direct General Life Insurance Company, Direct Insurance Company and Direct National Insurance Company.
More Info About The Michigan Law Firm, PC
The Michigan Law Firm, PC is a Birmingham, Michigan civil litigation firm that handles car crash cases across the state of Michigan. Whether you or a loved one are involved in a dispute with National General Insurance or another Michigan auto insurance company, contact us for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee, so you don’t have to pay us until we are able to recover compensation for you. We offer video conferencing options to communicate with clients. Call us 24/7 at 844.464.3476. We can help with National General Insurance claims and lawsuits.