Following a spinal cord injury accident, you may receive a settlement offer. However, before you accept this offer, you should speak with a lawyer. It is important to realize that spinal cord injuries can result in numerous medical expenses and ongoing medical care. That is why you need to verify that the settlement offer you received will cover your current bills and future care and treatments.
Unfortunately, many times the first settlement amount will not cover all of these costs. If this is the case, it may be in your best interest to decline the offer and have your attorney pursue negotiations to get you a settlement amount that is fair to you. If the other side is unwilling to negotiate, your lawyer can take your case to trial and fight for maximum compensation on your behalf.