The latest tool used by insurance companies can be your Facebook or even Orkut account. In the past few year’s Social Networking websites such as Facebook, Myspace, and Orkut have gained significant popularity. People regularly throng these websites to post information about themselves, photos or even videos. These websites are proving as modern age social clubs where people can update each [...]]]> If you are injured and seeking compensation then you have to aware of various issues involved in the compensation claim process. There are several instances where insurance companies use underhand tactics in order to devoid victims of their insurance claim.

The latest tool used by insurance companies can be your Facebook or even Orkut account. In the past few year’s Social Networking websites such as Facebook, Myspace, and Orkut have gained significant popularity. People regularly throng these websites to post information about themselves, photos or even videos. These websites are proving as modern age social clubs where people can update each other about their daily life.

Accident victims who initiate legal actions often make claims that their lives have changed due to the accident. These victims complain of pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety and being unable to enjoy their daily activities. They also complain how their life has changed after the accident.

Previously, insurance companies used to ask for various documents and medical records in order to confirm the accuracy of claim made by an accident victim. However, in the past few months insurance companies have started focusing their attention towards these modern age social media networks to get all the information which can be used against the victim. They are less concerned about the injuries and more focused on nullifying a claim regardless of the injuries suffered.

Insurance companies are investigating content of people’s Facebook and Myspace pages to keep close tabs on the victim’s daily life.  If you are seriously injured then you must make sure never to upload any content which can be used against you in the court. Insurance companies can also get legal permission to scramble information from your online profile.

Take for example, a victim claims that he/she was seriously injured in an auto accident and alleges that he/she is not able to participate in social activites; yet there will be numerous photographs/videos posted on the Facebook/Orkut profile page which shows videos of the accident victim riding bikes, and enjoying in clubs etc.

Therefore in order to protect yourself, you should take down your Facebook/Myspace page. You should not allow insurer any opportunity to dig for information which can be used against you in the court.

If you are a victim of accident injury and seeking justice then you must speak with your lawyer. Your lawyer will help you steer clear of any complications arising out of your personal injury claim or insurance claim.

These investigators are often hired by Insurance companies within New York City and they simply pretend to “help” you or “assist you”. However you should not fall prey to them and they will make sure to destroy your case even before filing a personal injury claim.

Most of the insurance companies remain at loggerheads with us because they try to devoid you of the legitimate claims. Or else, [...]]]> It is observed that personal injury victims from automobile accidents, slip and fall cases are often contacted by “helpful” investigators who are generally more “concerned” with your compensation amount rather than the injury.

These investigators are often hired by Insurance companies within New York City and they simply pretend to “help” you or “assist you”. However you should not fall prey to them and they will make sure to destroy your case even before filing a personal injury claim.

Most of the insurance companies remain at loggerheads with us because they try to devoid you of the legitimate claims. Or else, they will try to ensure that victims get less compensation than they are entitled to. Every single case brings out these deceptive and underhand techniques used by these insurance companies all across USA.

When we take any case, we always try to educate people about such deceitful techniques used by insurance companies. Take for example, right after the accident you get a phone call from the insurance company and they inquire about your physical health. Some people who are injured make mistake of saying that “I am OK”, and insurance companies record these conversations to devoid you of your personal injury claims. They will present the conversation tapes to prove that you were not hurt after the accident.

A newly released report compiled by justice.org consists of some of the worst insurance companies in USA. This report is compiled after reviewing thousands of complaints, testimony and financial records from various insurance companies in the USA. These insurance companies use their prowess to delay the insurance claims, or they will try to defraud their policy holders and other genuine injury victims applying for insurance claims.

Below is the list of 10 worst insurance companies in the country (Source : Ten Worst Insurance Companies : Justice.org)

1. Allstate Insurance Company
2. UNUM Insurance
3. AIG. Known as the largest insurance company in the world, and also because of multi billion dollar corporate fraud.
4. State Farm. The Company has devoid victims of their claims who suffered injuries and losses during Hurricane Katrina.
5. Conseco
6. Wellpoint. Wellpoint regularly cancels the policies of pregnant women and chronically ill patients.
7. Farmers Insurance Group
8. United Health
9. Torchmark - Torchmark has preyed on low-income Southerners for over 100 years.
10. Liberty Mutual

News Update by : New York Personal Injury Attorney - 866ATTYLAW

The police reported that the insurance scam head would stage a fake car accident after packing his cohorts in two sets of cars and then stage a minor accident. The supposed “victims” would then seek medical attention for illusive maladies from Bronx clients. The clinics’ employees would bill car insurance companies for bogus billings and treatments.

Police said that ringleader was paid between $1,500 and $2,500 for each fake accident by the clinic where the assumed “victims” were sent for treatment. In turn, the victims [...]]]> Thirteen people were arrested yesterday morning for false insurance claims in fake car accidents.

The police reported that the insurance scam head would stage a fake car accident after packing his cohorts in two sets of cars and then stage a minor accident. The supposed “victims” would then seek medical attention for illusive maladies from Bronx clients. The clinics’ employees would bill car insurance companies for bogus billings and treatments.

Police said that ringleader was paid between $1,500 and $2,500 for each fake accident by the clinic where the assumed “victims” were sent for treatment. In turn, the victims were paid anything in between $300 and $500 for their roles.

Police is yet to arrest those involved in this insurance scam.