When you accept a settlement offer, because it is your last opportunity to acquire compensation, you must be certain that the amount being offered will be adequate for your needs.
Consider the long-term consequences of the accident and injury. Future medical expenses, lost earnings potential, and your ongoing pain and emotional distress all must be taken into account.
Catastrophic, disabling, and permanent injuries will require the maximum available amount of compensation, as the injury victim will be paying medical expenses for years into the future.