Only a few weeks ago we did no know what accident management was, that is we know how it worked within the corporate sector but not private individuals and their own car insurance policies. Then after a trip to Ireland to see a local firm in place we learned that if in accident that is not you fault, you should first consider contacting an accident management company. They will then arrange for you car to be repaired all solicitors work done and get you car back to you asap. They then claim all their expenses from the party at fault through their auto insurance company.
The real benefits of using this service are the speed of transaction. Insurance companies are notorious of paying out as little as possible, but with a solicitor fighting your case, you will have a better chance of receiving your claim, especially when both parties are insured with same company and with so many brands belonging to large organisations, this happens more regularly than you may think.
The first company accident management Northern Ireland was an indication for what was to come; little did we know that wins solicitors would employ some Fifth Gear presenter to advertise that fact. The key here is to ring the accident management company before the car insurance company and let them do the work on your behalf. It will only be a matter of time before all car insurance claims will be settled this way in the UK.
Lets here about myths that apparently occur within the Auto industry in America, regarding personally injury. Listening to what is being discussed seems to only apply in America; this does not seem to an issue in the UK as medical treatment in the UK is free due to the national health system and so all insurance claims are based on information from your general practitioner or professional health expert. As you pay for advice on the USA, there seems to be issue with a pay out of an auto insurance claim following a road traffic accident.
This presentation give the impression that most auto insurance companies in the States avoid payouts, unless legal representation proves that an injury is more complicated that the insurance guidelines they work to.
The presentation is from a Chiropractor who obviously has had experience with auto insurance companies trying to get away with quick claims. There are many other expenses that could be claimed from an auto accident, so the downside to this presentation is hat it only talks about your health, albeit the most important factor. It does not talk about repairing your car or replacing it and even though this presentation talks about avoiding quick claims, in order to get from A to B and get on with our lives we need quick insurance claims, so there may be conflict should an accident occur with your expenses and transport needs versus your health.
With many press releases that car insurance becoming more expensive for various reasons we wonder if this is a reality or not. There are good reasons why financial organisations may want to put up their insurance premiums, not least is the economical climate, with many insurance companies effectively a bank being financed by the government, either here in the UK or across the pond in the states.
These banks need to get profits (or losses down) to ensure they get back on their own steam not the government’s or tax payers. A good reason to add a little to all insurance premiums to speed up the process.
The current rise in used car prices and the decline in the new car parts market may also play a part. After any accident, these cars need repairing and if it costs more to put these back on the road, then it should cost more for the insurance premium. Some good news is when a car is not deemed cost effective to repair and finds its way to an auto salvage auction and then it is possible the insurance company could get a bigger return than from 6 months ago.
Then there is reports of a huge rise in false insurance claims and those affected by the credit crunch are chancing their arm to get some money into their accounts. Certainly in the UK, insurance claims have risen dramatically and so a need to investigate every claim has now become harder.
If you believe the adverts on TV, there is still the ever promise of delivering cheaper car insurance, you would think it was a cheap as ever. Certainly in my case, my premiums have only risen because I now drive a faster car. So maybe any rise is just in proportion to all other prices (excluding home prices) and it is only scare mongering or the need to deliver a news story. In this current climate i am not sure anyone really knows where we are going with anything financial.
Well another blog about that insurance stuff as if we didn’t have enough of them out there. The truth is, this has been put together just as a sound board to anyone out there who wishes to read and unpolished personal opinions of insurance roadside assistance and anything financial to be honest.
Of course it would be great of many visited and read the views but realistically that is unlikely with so many other blogs out there and a far more educated view of the financials available. It is unlikely to be posts everyday, but heh you never know, it all depends on what news is available on which day and if I have time to write about it.
Until the first post or next post take care and see you soon.