General Personal Injury FAQs — Northridge

• ❓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 verdict in 229th Judicial District Court. Our case histories include results such as 955K. The goal is simple: fair compensation for your losses in Northridge.
• ❓An adjuster told me “The collision was too minor to cause injury..” Can a Northridge personal injury lawyer still help?
  Yes. Adjusters regularly say “The collision was too minor to cause injury.,” 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 pre-trial settlement in 229th Judicial District Court and pursue full compensation.
• ❓Will a gap in my medical care ruin my case in Northridge?
  Not necessarily. Life, work, and delayed onset symptoms happen. We explain the timeline and connect you with appropriate providers. When adjusters say “You can’t prove emotional distress.,” we counter with consistent documentation so the insurer can’t weaponize normal scheduling gaps.
• ❓What should I do if Travelers says “You returned to work too quickly to justify lost wages.” after my Northridge crash?
  Insurers like Travelers often use lines such as “You returned to work too quickly to justify lost wages.” to stall or minimize claims. Even injuries like traumatic aneurysm can be life-changing. In Northridge, we gather medical proof, challenge delay tactics, and, if needed, push for a jury verdict in 229th Judicial District Court — outcomes in our files include results up to 1.87M.
• ❓How do I respond if the adjuster claims my injuries were pre-existing?
  Even if you had prior issues, the law in Northridge allows recovery when a crash aggravates a condition. We show the before/after difference with records and expert testimony — critical for injuries like scarring after reconstructive surgery. Don’t accept “You were partially at fault for the accident.” at face value.
• ❓The insurance company says my treatment wasn’t necessary — do I have options?
  Absolutely. Carriers (e.g., Kemper Corporation) often second-guess medical care to cut payouts. For clients such as a passenger in speeding vehicle crash with extensor tendon injury, we use treating-physician opinions, imaging, and billing audits to prove care was reasonable and related to the crash.