The Most Frustrating Part of Being an Accident Attorney

An unfortunate thing happened this week.A would-be client emailed me asking me to take her case. She had been rear-ended back in September.  The insurance company claimed that they would accept full liability for the collision.Going through my file, it turns out that this would-be client reached out to me previously, closer in time to when she was hit.  I sent her the information, along with the appropriate signup documentation for my office to begin representing her.  That's when the trail went cold.  Most attorneys I know have experienced this before.  It's no big deal-- just the cost of doing business.After about one month of not hearing from this would-be client, I sent her a follow up note informing her that since I did not hear back from her, I was presuming she did not intend to hire my office. I advised her of California's two year statute of limitations and closed the file.Lo and behold, she re-appeared this week.The would-be client asked if I would consider agreeing to take her case.  Why the change of heart?The answer leads me to the title of this post, which is the Most Frustrating Part of Being an Accident Attorney.Here is what happened:Since September, the would-be client was assured by the at-fault insurance company that they would take "good care" of her.  They claimed that they would pay her medical bills and compensate her for her months of pain and suffering.  She believed them.Guess what? They lied!  They low-balled her, leaving her holding the bag with medical bills that to-date have not been paid.The most frustrating part of being an accident attorney is when would-be clients believe insurance company representations that claim they will treat injured parties fairly.  "There's no need for an attorney who will take your settlement" is what they'll claim.WRONG!My job as a Los Angeles accident attorney is not to seize a client's settlement.  My job is to protect the client and ensure that the insurance company treats the client and his/her claim fairly.Yes, I want to maximize the settlement amount.  But that's because this person had their life upended by someone else's negligence.  It's only fair that the insurance company compensate the injured person for their suffering.  It's my job to see to it that this happens.It's frustrating when would-be clients believe insurance company representations and slogans.  At the end of the day, insurance adjusters have one job: Paying claims in a way that minimizes the damage done to the insurance company's bottom line.Don't trust them!  Talk to an attorney and make sure your rights are protected!  The insurance company does not have your best interests in mind.I do.For questions about your case, I am ready to assist, 24/6.