After a severe collision—especially on high-traffic routes and near heavy evening traffic—insurance adjusters frequently move fast. In many cases, the dispute isn’t about whether an accident occurred. It’s about what the injury actually means.
Common early tactics you may run into include:
- “It’s temporary” arguments when symptoms evolve over time
- Causation challenges claiming pre-existing conditions explain your limitations
- Recorded statement pressure to lock in a narrative before medical facts are fully developed
- Comparative fault claims tied to intersection decisions, lane positioning, or driving behavior
Because catastrophic injuries can change your life and your ability to work, the first weeks matter. A lawyer’s job is to slow the process down long enough to build the strongest version of the facts.


