General Personal Injury FAQs — Santa Maria

• ❓What should I do if The General says “You returned to work too quickly to justify lost wages.” after my Santa Maria crash?
  Insurers like The General often use lines such as “You returned to work too quickly to justify lost wages.” to stall or minimize claims. Even injuries like fractured humerus can be life-changing. In Santa Maria, we gather medical proof, challenge delay tactics, and, if needed, push for a case concluded with settlement in 445th Judicial District Court — outcomes in our files include results up to 996K.
• ❓An adjuster told me “You were partially at fault for the accident..” Can a Santa Maria personal injury lawyer still help?
  Yes. Adjusters regularly say “You were partially at fault for the accident.,” even when liability and damages are strong. We document fault with police reports, witnesses, and experts, then negotiate with carriers like Aspire General. If they won’t deal fairly, we prepare for a plaintiff verdict reached after closing arguments and pursue full compensation.
• ❓Do I have to take a low offer or can we fight for a better result?
  You never have to accept a lowball. We negotiate hard with insurers, and when needed we move toward a case concluded with settlement in 445th Judicial District Court. Our case histories include results such as 2.02M. The goal is simple: fair compensation for your losses in Santa Maria.
• ❓The insurance company says my treatment wasn’t necessary — do I have options?
  Absolutely. Carriers (e.g., Nationwide) often second-guess medical care to cut payouts. For clients such as a child pedestrian with tracheal injury, we use treating-physician opinions, imaging, and billing audits to prove care was reasonable and related to the crash.
• ❓Will a gap in my medical care ruin my case in Santa Maria?
  Not necessarily. Life, work, and delayed onset symptoms happen. We explain the timeline and connect you with appropriate providers. When adjusters say “You returned to work too quickly to justify lost wages.,” we counter with consistent documentation so the insurer can’t weaponize normal scheduling gaps.
• ❓How do I respond if the adjuster claims my injuries were pre-existing?
  Even if you had prior issues, the law in Santa Maria allows recovery when a crash aggravates a condition. We show the before/after difference with records and expert testimony — critical for injuries like Lisfranc injury. Don’t accept “We haven’t received your bills yet.” at face value.