The rejection of such claims decreases the claim settlement number which further decrease the overall claim settlement ratio. (comparepolicy.com)
The deductible is taken into account for when settlement numbers are discussed and agreed upon; it is not something that the client has to pay back upon receiving settlement funds. (kahlerlawfirm.com)
Even when showing proof of fault is a fairly simple process, demonstrating your losses and coming up with a fair settlement number can be complex. (preszlerlawbc.com)