July 30, 2008

Why You Shouldn't Sign a Medical Release for the Insurance Company

If you have been injured in a car accident or bitten/attacked by a dog in Virginia, then you must read this article before you sign any documents for an insurance company.I used to work exclusively for insurance companies and I know that this information will help "level the playing field" by giving you the knoweldge you will need to more effectively battle the insurance company you are facing!So let's get started…During the first conversation you have with an insurance professional for the driver of the vehicle that hit you or the owner of the dog that hurt you, you will very likely be asked to sign a Medical Authorization or Release, which will allow that insurance company to go to your doctors, dentists, hospitals, etc., and get every piece of medical information in their files.However, the insurance adjuster will phrase his request like this: "We need you to sign this document so that we can keep track of your medical treatment and keep enough money in reserve to make sure that we can pay your claim."(While it is true that insurance companies are under certain requirements to keep adequate "monetary reserves" to cover existing claims, you can be sure of […]

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