General Personal Injury FAQs — Pasadena

• ❓Will a gap in my medical care ruin my case in Pasadena?
  Not necessarily. Life, work, and delayed onset symptoms happen. We explain the timeline and connect you with appropriate providers. When adjusters say “We haven’t received your bills yet.,” we counter with consistent documentation so the insurer can’t weaponize normal scheduling gaps.
• ❓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 judge’s damages award following bench trial. Our case histories include results such as 2.49M. The goal is simple: fair compensation for your losses in Pasadena.
• ❓How do I respond if the adjuster claims my injuries were pre-existing?
  Even if you had prior issues, the law in Pasadena allows recovery when a crash aggravates a condition. We show the before/after difference with records and expert testimony — critical for injuries like brain herniation. Don’t accept “The damage doesn’t match your account of the crash.” at face value.
• ❓The insurance company says my treatment wasn’t necessary — do I have options?
  Absolutely. Carriers (e.g., Bristol West) often second-guess medical care to cut payouts. For clients such as a Uber driver with fasciotomy for compartment syndrome, we use treating-physician opinions, imaging, and billing audits to prove care was reasonable and related to the crash.
• ❓An adjuster told me “We need an independent medical examination..” Can a Pasadena personal injury lawyer still help?
  Yes. Adjusters regularly say “We need an independent medical examination.,” even when liability and damages are strong. We document fault with police reports, witnesses, and experts, then negotiate with carriers like Travelers. If they won’t deal fairly, we prepare for a settlement secured after expert testimony in 183rd Judicial District Court and pursue full compensation.
• ❓What should I do if Penn National Insurance says “The policyholder wasn’t clearly at fault.” after my Pasadena crash?
  Insurers like Penn National Insurance often use lines such as “The policyholder wasn’t clearly at fault.” to stall or minimize claims. Even injuries like posterior tibial tendon rupture can be life-changing. In Pasadena, we gather medical proof, challenge delay tactics, and, if needed, push for a judge’s damages award following bench trial — outcomes in our files include results up to 2.0M.