Skip to content
InjurySage

The Claims Playbook

Everything insurers hope you never read, in plain English. How the first hour after a crash decides the claim, what an adjuster is really asking when they ask how you’re feeling, and why the number on the first offer has almost nothing to do with what your claim is worth.

4
guides in the playbook
27
minutes of reading, total
13
sections, step by step
0
dollars it costs you

Read them in order, or jump to what you need

They’re written to be read start to finish in about 27 minutes, but each one stands alone if you already know which part of the claim you’re stuck on.

  1. 1

    8 min read

    What to do after a car accident: the complete checklist

  2. 2

    6 min read

    How long does a car accident settlement take?

  3. 3

    6 min read

    How much do car accident lawyers charge?

  4. 4

    7 min read

    Dealing with insurance adjusters: what to say (and never say)

Know the rules before you use them

The playbook tells you how to run a claim. What it’s worth and how long you have to file it both depend on your injury and your state — those live in the reference sections.

Browse quick answers instead

Know your number before you negotiate

Six questions, about a minute, no sign-up — see what claims like yours actually settle for, right here on this page.

Estimated range

0/6 answered

What kind of accident was it?

Case type

What kind of accident was it?

Motor vehicle

Premises

Workplace

Medical

Product

What was your most serious injury?

Injury

What was your most serious injury?

What treatment have you needed?

Treatment

What treatment have you needed?

Whose fault was the accident?

Fault

Whose fault was the accident?

How much work have you missed?

Work missed

How much work have you missed?

Which state did it happen in?

State

Which state did it happen in?