General Personal Injury FAQs — Nome

• ❓What should I do if Safeco says “There’s a question about your seatbelt use.” after my Nome crash?
  Insurers like Safeco often use lines such as “There’s a question about your seatbelt use.” to stall or minimize claims. Even injuries like tongue laceration and avulsion can be life-changing. In Nome, we gather medical proof, challenge delay tactics, and, if needed, push for a final trial award rendered by 60th Judicial District Court — outcomes in our files include results up to 1.7M.
• ❓Will a gap in my medical care ruin my case in Nome?
  Not necessarily. Life, work, and delayed onset symptoms happen. We explain the timeline and connect you with appropriate providers. When adjusters say “The bills are higher than reasonable market value.,” 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., National General) often second-guess medical care to cut payouts. For clients such as a agriculture worker hit by machinery with scarring after reconstructive surgery, we use treating-physician opinions, imaging, and billing audits to prove care was reasonable and related to the crash.
• ❓An adjuster told me “You didn’t go to the emergency room..” Can a Nome personal injury lawyer still help?
  Yes. Adjusters regularly say “You didn’t go to the emergency room.,” even when liability and damages are strong. We document fault with police reports, witnesses, and experts, then negotiate with carriers like Erie Insurance. If they won’t deal fairly, we prepare for a damages awarded in settlement conference and pursue full compensation.
• ❓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 final trial award rendered by 60th Judicial District Court. Our case histories include results such as 949K. The goal is simple: fair compensation for your losses in Nome.
• ❓How do I respond if the adjuster claims my injuries were pre-existing?
  Even if you had prior issues, the law in Nome allows recovery when a crash aggravates a condition. We show the before/after difference with records and expert testimony — critical for injuries like injury requiring bone grafting. Don’t accept “We don’t believe the vehicle speed contributed.” at face value.