I've Been Offered A Settlement. Shouldn't I Take It?
The short answer here is probably not - at least not until you have talked to your attorney about it. The reason is that many insurance companies or legal teams for the other side will use an early settlement as a tactic to avoid paying you what you really deserve. A good settlement includes compensation for:
Medical bills
Future medical bills
Lost wages
Future estimated lost wages
Other financial impacts on your earning potential
Pain and suffering
Property damage
Punitive damages
Those early settlements are often lower than you are really entitled to, and often dont cover everything listed above. The idea is simple - if the other side gets you to agree to a settlement thats lower than you deserve, you cant seek further compensation in the future. In other words, youll ruin your chances of getting what youre really owed. As such, dont take a settlement until you talk to our pros and let us review your situation and their offer.