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Expert: - 2/7/2008


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can the personal injury statute of limitations be tolled in california with a verbal settlement, or must the executed release be mailed to the insurance adjuter, or does it occured when the adjuster receives executed the release?

Answer
A statute of limitation can only be tolled by a court of law. Statutes of limitations are very serious and if you are attempting to settle, things must be on writing.

If you are pressed for time, then you have to meet the insurance adjuster (suggest that) or an insurance rep and exchange the release for the check.

Again, there is no tolling of an statute of limitation, it simply continues to run. The only thing that would satisfy it is a lawsuit or a settlement release (written in most circumstances).

Good Luck,

Anne.

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Auto insurance claims regarding vehicle accidents, insurance coverages, auto policies, bodily injury claims, pain and suffering, injury settlements and negotiations.

Experience

I am an adjuster for injury claims and property damage claims for over 5 years (still working there). I have worked for personal injury attorneys helping consumers get a fair treatment and I am passionate to help others with their vehicle accidents.

Education/Credentials
B.A. Economics/ Political Science

Awards and Honors
I was the top settling claims adjuster at the Insurance Company that I worked for.
I am the co writer of http://www.auto-insurance-claim-advice.com a website dedicated to help consumers document their auto claims and navigate the complex claim process.

Past/Present Clients
I work with injury lawyers working on high dollar settlements and jury awards for pain and suffering see: Spokane Law Office.

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