In any accident claim, the police report is only part of the story. While these reports provide important and persuasive evidence, they are not necessarily determinative, and they can be challenged. Indeed, insurance companies will sometimes deny liability even in the face of a police officer’s finding to the contrary.
But even if the police report is accepted without challenge and the issue of fault is clear, the insurance company is unlikely to offer you full and fair compensation without a fight. Remember: the insurance adjuster’s job is to pay you as little money as he or she can get away with.
An experienced Bakersfield bicycle accident lawyer can fight for your financial rights at every turn.
The right attorney will work to defend the police report, establish the insurance company’s liability, demonstrate the financial value of your damages, and persuade the insurance company that giving you the compensation you deserve is the best way for the insurer to avoid a risky, costly trial. And if a settlement still isn’t possible, your lawyer can represent your best interests in court.