General Personal Injury FAQs — Longview

• ❓An adjuster told me “The police report is inconclusive..” Can a Longview personal injury lawyer still help?
  Yes. Adjusters regularly say “The police report is inconclusive.,” even when liability and damages are strong. We document fault with police reports, witnesses, and experts, then negotiate with carriers like Mercury Insurance. If they won’t deal fairly, we prepare for a jury returned a favorable verdict in 188th Judicial District Court and pursue full compensation.
• ❓The insurance company says my treatment wasn’t necessary — do I have options?
  Absolutely. Carriers (e.g., MetLife Auto & Home) often second-guess medical care to cut payouts. For clients such as a passenger in speeding vehicle crash with lumbar spine injury, 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 Longview allows recovery when a crash aggravates a condition. We show the before/after difference with records and expert testimony — critical for injuries like burns (2nd or 3rd degree). Don’t accept “You can’t prove emotional distress.” at face value.
• ❓Will a gap in my medical care ruin my case in Longview?
  Not necessarily. Life, work, and delayed onset symptoms happen. We explain the timeline and connect you with appropriate providers. When adjusters say “We don’t believe the vehicle speed contributed.,” we counter with consistent documentation so the insurer can’t weaponize normal scheduling gaps.
• ❓What should I do if Encompass Insurance says “Your injury doesn’t meet our definition of serious.” after my Longview crash?
  Insurers like Encompass Insurance often use lines such as “Your injury doesn’t meet our definition of serious.” to stall or minimize claims. Even injuries like retinal detachment can be life-changing. In Longview, we gather medical proof, challenge delay tactics, and, if needed, push for a settlement reached before trial in 188th Judicial District Court — outcomes in our files include results up to 2.04M.
• ❓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 settlement reached before trial in 188th Judicial District Court. Our case histories include results such as 714K. The goal is simple: fair compensation for your losses in Longview.