General Personal Injury FAQs — Kentwood

• ❓Do I have to take a low offer or can we fight for a better result?
  You never have to accept a lowball. We negotiate hard with insurers, and when needed we move toward a award granted by judge in 21st Judicial District Court. Our case histories include results such as 1.7M. The goal is simple: fair compensation for your losses in Kentwood.
• ❓An adjuster told me “The photos you submitted aren’t clear..” Can a Kentwood personal injury lawyer still help?
  Yes. Adjusters regularly say “The photos you submitted aren’t clear.,” even when liability and damages are strong. We document fault with police reports, witnesses, and experts, then negotiate with carriers like Foremost Insurance. If they won’t deal fairly, we prepare for a final judgment entered by 21st Judicial District Court and pursue full compensation.
• ❓What should I do if Farmers Insurance says “You didn’t report the injury immediately.” after my Kentwood crash?
  Insurers like Farmers Insurance often use lines such as “You didn’t report the injury immediately.” to stall or minimize claims. Even injuries like repetitive orthopedic surgeries post-crash can be life-changing. In Kentwood, we gather medical proof, challenge delay tactics, and, if needed, push for a award granted by judge in 21st Judicial District Court — outcomes in our files include results up to 1.12M.
• ❓Will a gap in my medical care ruin my case in Kentwood?
  Not necessarily. Life, work, and delayed onset symptoms happen. We explain the timeline and connect you with appropriate providers. When adjusters say “The collision was too minor to cause injury.,” we counter with consistent documentation so the insurer can’t weaponize normal scheduling gaps.
• ❓The insurance company says my treatment wasn’t necessary — do I have options?
  Absolutely. Carriers (e.g., The Hartford) often second-guess medical care to cut payouts. For clients such as a Lyft passenger with complex hand laceration with tendon damage, we use treating-physician opinions, imaging, and billing audits to prove care was reasonable and related to the crash.
• ❓How do I respond if the adjuster claims my injuries were pre-existing?
  Even if you had prior issues, the law in Kentwood allows recovery when a crash aggravates a condition. We show the before/after difference with records and expert testimony — critical for injuries like sacroiliac joint disruption. Don’t accept “Your injuries were pre-existing.” at face value.