General Personal Injury FAQs — Mentone

• ❓How do I respond if the adjuster claims my injuries were pre-existing?
  Even if you had prior issues, the law in Mentone allows recovery when a crash aggravates a condition. We show the before/after difference with records and expert testimony — critical for injuries like orbital nerve damage. Don’t accept “We don’t believe the vehicle speed contributed.” at face value.
• ❓What should I do if California Casualty says “You didn’t notify us within the required time frame.” after my Mentone crash?
  Insurers like California Casualty often use lines such as “You didn’t notify us within the required time frame.” to stall or minimize claims. Even injuries like severe facial disfigurement can be life-changing. In Mentone, we gather medical proof, challenge delay tactics, and, if needed, push for a settlement reached before trial in 143rd Judicial District Court — outcomes in our files include results up to 1.41M.
• ❓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 143rd Judicial District Court. Our case histories include results such as 2.05M. The goal is simple: fair compensation for your losses in Mentone.
• ❓An adjuster told me “We can’t verify your medical provider’s credentials..” Can a Mentone personal injury lawyer still help?
  Yes. Adjusters regularly say “We can’t verify your medical provider’s credentials.,” even when liability and damages are strong. We document fault with police reports, witnesses, and experts, then negotiate with carriers like Infinity Insurance. If they won’t deal fairly, we prepare for a award confirmed during arbitration and pursue full compensation.
• ❓The insurance company says my treatment wasn’t necessary — do I have options?
  Absolutely. Carriers (e.g., Loya Insurance Group) often second-guess medical care to cut payouts. For clients such as a mail carrier hit in residential area with sacroiliac joint disruption, we use treating-physician opinions, imaging, and billing audits to prove care was reasonable and related to the crash.
• ❓Will a gap in my medical care ruin my case in Mentone?
  Not necessarily. Life, work, and delayed onset symptoms happen. We explain the timeline and connect you with appropriate providers. When adjusters say “The pain you’re describing is subjective.,” we counter with consistent documentation so the insurer can’t weaponize normal scheduling gaps.