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How do I Collect Life Insurance after a Slip and Fall Accident?<\/h1>\n
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Life insurance is a valuable asset that\u2019s meant to ease the financial burden placed on your loved ones when you pass away. In most cases, people obtain life insurance for their spouse and children in the event that they die unexpectedly. Fall-related accidents, like slip and falls, are a leading cause of accidental deaths in the U.S. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 42,114 died from an unintentional fall in 2020, which is greater than the number of people that died in car accidents.<\/p>\n

If you lost your loved one to a slip and fall, a life insurance payout can help with various expenses, including funeral costs, mortgage payments, and debts left behind by the decedent. However, the process of obtaining your benefits can be complicated if your loved one died in an accident. As a result, many people find themselves waiting month after month for their payment. If you are having trouble collecting life insurance after a slip and fall accident, please give us a call right away. We can guide you through any issues in your claim and help you recover the funds you\u2019re entitled to.<\/p>\n

How do I Collect Life Insurance if my Loved One died in a Slip and Fall Accident?<\/span><\/p>\n

Filing a claim is the first step to collecting life insurance after a death, which many companies allow you to do online these days. However, you may be required to submit a hard copy of the application, so it\u2019s advisable to call the company and verify the instructions ahead of time. We know that this is a very difficult time in your life, and there are many responsibilities you have to juggle when someone passes away prematurely. However, it\u2019s important to speak with the insurance company and start the claims process as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

Along with your claim application, you will need to submit a copy of the death certificate, and other documentation that provide insight into the policy holder\u2019s death. In the case of a death by slip and fall, the insurer may ask for a police report, autopsy \/ coroner\u2019s report, and certain medical records. In addition, you will need proof of your own identity as the beneficiary. In general, the insurance agent will ask to see your driver\u2019s license, Social Security card, and\/or birth certificate to confirm who you are. However, you may need to complete additional paperwork if you are not a U.S. citizen.<\/p>\n

All this may sound straightforward, but there are many complications that you may encounter. For some beneficiaries, especially non U.S. citizens, just the process of gathering the needed documents can be challenging. Help from an experienced life insurance lawyer is the right way to overcome these obstacles.<\/p><\/div>\n

\nHow long will it take to Receive my Payment?<\/span>\n

As a general rule, companies have 30 to 60 days to pay the beneficiary on a life insurance policy. Once you submit your claim and the required documents, an agent has 30 days to review the information and decide whether to issue the payment, deny the claim, or request more information. Don\u2019t be surprised if you are asked for more information, as this is fairly common in cases of accidental deaths. While it\u2019s frustrating, the insurer has the right to investigate unexpected deaths and make sure that there are no suspicious circumstances. <\/p>\n

Unfortunately, some companies do not act in good faith when it comes to paying out a life insurance policy. If you believe that the company is holding up your payment without a valid reason, contact our office and speak with a bad faith insurance lawyer<\/a>. <\/p>\nWhy is it so long to Settle my Life Insurance Claim?<\/span>\n

Frankly, life insurance companies are dealing with many claims at once, and the backlog can take a while to get through. However, insurers have a legal duty to issue payments within a certain timeframe, or at the very least, communicate why it\u2019s taking so long to resolve your claim. Issues that can lead to a delay in your claim include:<\/p>\n