Something Strange But Really Not So Strange In The Current Financial Environment Is Occurring With Regard To Increased Number Of Frivolous and Meritless Insurance Claims Being Filed
The experienced personal injury and car accident lawyers of Reiff and Bily have successfully handled thousands of cases since 1979 and have investigated or queried tens of thousands of potential insurance claim cases.
Reiff and Bily focuses its practice on serious personal injury claims throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and works with other law firms throughout the United States. When cases are presented to our office we provide a free initial consultation to review the merits of each personal injury and wrongful death claim and afterwards our staff thoroughly screens and investigates each potential case to evaluate its merits. We are extraordinarily selective in the cases that we accept so that we can fully dedicate our resources to cases that have the highest probability of achieving a successful outcome.
Lately, an interesting phenomena has started to occur with increasing frequency. I find that the downturn in the economy has resulted in an increase of calls by people whose claims have no merit and who are looking to a personal injury lawyer or the legal system as a quick fix for their economic troubles. Unfortunately, many of these claims are of a frivolous nature and scream of insurance fraud or “little white lies” that cause an increase in premiums for the responsible people who do not bring such claims. When I receive one of these calls, I think to myself “Are you serious?” It is quite unsettling to this writer how unscrupulous and how dishonest many people can be which ends up costing those who do the right thing more money. Even telling a small white lie to an insurance company constitutes fraud in the opinion of this lawyer.
Preventing insurance fraud and exaggerated claims starts at home. Exaggerated or frivolous lawsuit claims are ballooning into a multi-billion dollar expense for all of us and the best option is absolute honesty all the time.
The experienced personal injury and car accident lawyers at Reiff and Bily are passionate advocates for victims of serious and catastrophic accidents, as well as wrongful deaths, and we understand that pain, financial difficulties, and physical struggles accompany catastrophic injuries. Accordingly, we seek to deliver intelligent, tenacious and experienced counsel throughout our representation. It is extraordinarily important in these times for all clients to consider that the prosecution of an injury case is a serious matter requiring honest communication and feedback to the lawyer as well as realistic expectations. An exaggerated or false insurance claim can only lead to trouble.
The experienced Philadelphia personal injury and car accident lawyers of Reiff and Bily are dedicated to upholding a standard of integrity and excellence in the practice of personal injury law. If you or a loved one has sustained a serious or catastrophic injury, please contact us for a free consultation with one of our experienced Philadelphia personal injury and car accident lawyers at 1-800-421-9595 or online at www.reiffandbily.com.
