After car accidents insurance adjusters and representatives may be eager to speak with you.  It is a good idea not to speak with them right away.  You may think this is there job and they are just calling me to do their job and get my accident situation handled which is sort of true.  The truth of the matter is that is their job but part of their job entails saving money for the insurance company they work for and if it is an insurance representative or adjuster from the other party's company they may even be trying to get you to say something that they can use against you.  It is important that even if you do not think you need a Staten Island car accident attorney to handle your case that you contact one just to make sure you are going about your case the right way. At Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola, LLP we offer a free accident book with useful information on what to do after you have been involved in an accident.  Frank J. Dito Jr.'s book "The New York Accident Book: 10 Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Car Accident Case" will provide you with information whether you are using an attorney for your car accident or not.

A common problem to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to represent yourself after a car accident is that many insurance companies will try to have you settle for a lower amount than you would if you had a lawyer representing you just for the simple fact that lawyers are often times able to provide and prove information that shows extent of injury and damage and causes the insurance company to offer a higher amount. Also, an experienced attorney will know what to say to get you more money for your case.

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