Approximately how long does it take to negotiate a settlement with an insurance company?
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I realize it's not the answer you want, but it takes as long as the insurance company wants it to.  They can drag it on forever if they want.\nRead the book or watch the movie John Grisham's "The Rainmaker"
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You have to consult with a lawyer.  Generally, if they take your case, you will not have to pay any fees, because they will expect to get money for you from suing an insurance company.
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To be quite frank, if you already settled it's going to be very hard to win in court or get additional compensation. I would maybe find out the primary contact agent regarding your case and threaten the insurer that you will bring them to court. Just because it is the Marines doesn't mean you can't influence the compensation. All insurer's are private, EVEN THE MILITARY'S! Blue Cross, Blue Sheild is typically there insurer. \n\nP.S.  I was a former insurance/investment agent. It's a corupt business, just play hardball and don't give up. I wish the best of luck and sorry to hear about your troubles.
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If you are making a simple complaint...then you can do so at anytime. \n\nIf you intend to make a claim for injury or loss, then it depends on which jurisdiction you live as there are time limitations in making a claim...however, I have never heard of anywhere having a limitation of like 2 months..I'd say you'd have at least a year no matter where you are.
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There are two separate questions.\n\nFirst, settlements include details of payment, including time-frames.  As such, only your attorney will know, unless you have a copy of the settlement agreement that you can check yourself.\n\nSecond, with regards to when you see money, check your attorney's fee agreement.  The likely scenario is that a check was/is being cut to your attorney.  Your attorney will then hold it in escrow/a trust while calculating the costs and fees that the lawyer / law firm accrued during the course of your case.  Costs and fees are explained in your attorney's fee agreement.  Once complete, your attorney will likely send you 1) an accounting of the settlement amount, costs, and fees (depending on the state law) and 2) a check for residual amount (ie - the amount of money due you after all expenses).  You should receive this promptly within an reasonable time for calculations.
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possibly\nyou need to hire a attorney contingent on the facts- \nif the lawyer feels a lawsuit is warranted they will take the case\n\nIt will take 3+ years to go to any form of litigation and the attorney will take as payment 1/3rd of the settlement minus the court, deposition fees, copying fees..etc\n\n\nGood Luck
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Sorry - you'll find that all schemes do it as cash back. I guess there's too many dentists to be settling money to for the Insurers. \nThey do pay out quite quickly though after receiving a claim.\n\nTry moneysupermarket.com though for full details of policies.
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Not a "done deal" until the Decree is filed and 30 days has passed from that time. You have 30 days to appeal to the Supreme Court (of your State) from the filing of the final Order or Decree. If you want a New Trial (usually what is done first) that must be filed within 10 days. Most of the time the Decree is done within 30 days after the Court ruling or agreement of the parties.
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When settling your insurance claim with an insurance company you will be dealing with an adjuster. You need to remember that although this person deals with insurance negotiations on a weekly basis they are also a human being. They are doing their job but they also understand that you need to be paid for your vehicle’s damage and bodily injuries if there are any. \n\nOnce you get it in your head that the adjuster is just like you it will be easier to speak with them. The adjuster will want to tape your phone conversations and that is fine, just think before you speak. Do not say anything that might sound like you were at fault if you were not. Do not say you feel fine when in reality you are in pain from your injuries. \n\nThe best resource that you can have during negotiations is your detailed records. These records should include all the documents you have collected after the accident occurred. This includes the police report, medical records, and estimates on the car damage and so on. If you have any bodily injuries ask the doctor to note any aches or pains you report to them so that they will be detailed enough for the adjuster to understand your physical difficulties caused by the accident. \n\nThe best time to speak to the adjuster is when you have all of your documentation laid out in front of you. Use your common sense and knowledge of what has happened to you. If you feel the adjuster is offering a fair amount than take it. If you are not offered a reasonable amount by the adjuster tell them how you feel. Give them a number you would be satisfied with. \n\nAuto Quotes:  http://www.insureme.com/landing.aspx?Refby=614506&Type=auto\n\nRon @ InsureMe
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What josey said. Also, you can call the insurance companies, they will send you an "invitation to join", you will then need to fill out necessary paperwork & they will check your credentials to see if they will accept you. \nIt takes a while, sometimes up to 3 months. Get started now!
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Well , i see it has been 8  hrs. and no answer.  I don't know answer, but I believe if you call the dentist's office and ask to speak to the insurance specialist, you will get the answer.  Never saw an office without an insurance specialist, and they are very knowledgable.
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The general answer is, "a reasonable period of time".  It can vary depending on the circumstances - if someone just goes missing, I believe it takes years before they can be declared legally dead.    I'd contact the insurance company as soon as you can locate it.  Regarding the bank account, as soon as probate court approveds the will, or appoints an executor, you'll have access to teh account.\n\n\nThere are no fees associated with an insurance claim.  Going through probate court, filing the will, and/or having an executor appointed WILL cost something, and if the court appoints an executor, they're allowed to charge for their services.
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I think right away.  I just had a dispute with one of the items on my credit report and they got the ball rolling right away and within 30 days it was resolved.  If you have further questions either ask your local finacial adviser or go to annualcreditreport.com.
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Companies will not negotiate rates with you.\n\nHowever, I have heard of companies who match competitor's rate offers for business they already have.  Since state insurance regulators have to approve each company's rates, I'm not sure how insurers get away with that but they do.\n\nIn terms of why your rates keep going up.....it is totally dependent on the claims experience of your company.  If your company faces higher and higher claims costs.....you will pay more in higher premiums, even if you've had no accidents.
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I'll answer following your question sentence by sentence.  Your mechanic has a lower estimate than the insurer...Well, estimates are, in fact, "estimates".  The appraiser for the insurer may have seen additional damage, or their could have been a part price increase.  Or, the mechanic's estimate was for structural and mechanic repair but did not include aesthetics such as blending paint to match faded, old paint.  The insurer can't estimate damages to repair a vehicle halfway - they have to write the cost to repair it completely.  By the mechanic's estimate or theirs, your vehicle would still be totaled.  This is because of the likelihood of additional, hidden damage that could be found in the middle of repairing the bike as well as other elements of a property damage claim, such as loss of use of the vehicle.\nNext, you say they offered $9000 to settle.  This may well be the valuation "AutoSource" listed.  But that's all a "book value" is - a number from a list.  Ask the adjuster to show you the AutoSource valuation if you are curious.  A book value cannot take into account factors such as the condition of your individual vehicle, not to mention aftermarket refurbishments.  And, finally, adding $8400 in aftermarket parts does not make the vehicle worth $8400 more.  Whatever you add to the bike, it is still a used version of the bike the manufacturer built.  Essentially, the insurer will pay you what the market will bear for your bike as it was just before the accident - Market Value.  It's a negotiable amount.  So if you want to "fight" the insurance company, bring something to them showing that it is worth more than they offered.  Find your own "book value" or some comparable vehicles sold recently.\nBy the way, you called those "compensatory damages".  Interesting you use the term.  After all, the insurer's job here is to "compensate" you for the value of what you lost.  You think they owe you more?  Why?  Think about "why" and then bring the answer to the insurer with documentation to back your assertions.
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Permanent disability claims typically take much longer to resolve than any other kind of workers compensation claim. It could take months to years to settle.\n\nA good friend of mine had a serious workers compensation claim that took months to finally settle, and it didn't involve a permanent disability. Just getting his treatments paid for was a significant challenge. \n\nFrankly, if you have such a claim, it can be well worth your time to consult with a lawyer. As pointed out, you can have a half-hour consultation free of charge. You can do this with a number of lawyers. This gives you a chance to get a variety of opinions. One or more of the lawyers may suggest some ideas for actions you can take on your own. Then, if things are not going well with your claim, it will also speed up the process of finding a lawyer to work with.
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It depends on whether or not you signed off on some type of settlement.  If you did indeed settle then the answer to your question is no.  However, if no final settlement was reached then the case might still be open and they will be liable for your expenses.