One of the more effective ways of expediting a settlement award is by making sure to respond to a lawyer’s emails, letters, and phone calls as quickly as possible. Paperwork must be completed and returned to the insurance company or at-fault party before the award is released, making it imperative that the plaintiff and their attorney have a good line of communication running.
Making an attorney aware about any outstanding liens that they may not know of is crucial. If they have any child support liens or any other type of lien, it is important that they know about this so they can negotiate these amounts for them and expedite the settlement.