General Personal Injury FAQs — Pleasant Hill

• ❓How do I respond if the adjuster claims my injuries were pre-existing?
  Even if you had prior issues, the law in Pleasant Hill allows recovery when a crash aggravates a condition. We show the before/after difference with records and expert testimony — critical for injuries like fractured pelvis. Don’t accept “This is the most we’re allowed to offer.” at face value.
• ❓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 jury award issued in civil trial at 11th Judicial District Court. Our case histories include results such as 1.96M. The goal is simple: fair compensation for your losses in Pleasant Hill.
• ❓Will a gap in my medical care ruin my case in Pleasant Hill?
  Not necessarily. Life, work, and delayed onset symptoms happen. We explain the timeline and connect you with appropriate providers. When adjusters say “There’s insufficient evidence of impact severity.,” we counter with consistent documentation so the insurer can’t weaponize normal scheduling gaps.
• ❓An adjuster told me “You’ve already reached maximum medical improvement..” Can a Pleasant Hill personal injury lawyer still help?
  Yes. Adjusters regularly say “You’ve already reached maximum medical improvement.,” even when liability and damages are strong. We document fault with police reports, witnesses, and experts, then negotiate with carriers like GuideOne Insurance. If they won’t deal fairly, we prepare for a case concluded with settlement in 11th Judicial District Court and pursue full compensation.
• ❓The insurance company says my treatment wasn’t necessary — do I have options?
  Absolutely. Carriers (e.g., California Casualty) often second-guess medical care to cut payouts. For clients such as a construction flagger hit on duty with burns (2nd or 3rd degree), we use treating-physician opinions, imaging, and billing audits to prove care was reasonable and related to the crash.
• ❓What should I do if American National says “We haven’t received your bills yet.” after my Pleasant Hill crash?
  Insurers like American National often use lines such as “We haven’t received your bills yet.” to stall or minimize claims. Even injuries like meniscus tear can be life-changing. In Pleasant Hill, we gather medical proof, challenge delay tactics, and, if needed, push for a jury award issued in civil trial at 11th Judicial District Court — outcomes in our files include results up to 1.7M.