RE: SCREWED by the ins. co.

[c a l i b a n <caliban@sharon.net>]

	sounds like good advice to me.  mentioning:
	injury
	lawyer
	internet
	and "willing to sign a release"
	should make them sing like canaries.

On Wed, 5 May 1999, Curry, Rene wrote:

]I would bypass the other insurance company's estimator and communicate
]directly with the insurance company.  Assuming that you feel you have
]not been injured or would have any problems in the future, I would
]inform them anyway that you have been seeing a doctor and have been
]documenting your injuries and plan to retain a lawyer in the near
]future.  Tell them you are keeping all information confidential if they
]want details.  Then tell them that you are willing to settle for "X"
]number of dollars if they would agree to fairly settle on your vehicle
]and that you would sign a release.
]Mind you that all disclaimers apply, but sometimes you need to push them
]to get them to do the right thing.


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