What Should I do If the Insurance Company Tries to Quickly Settle My Claim

It's very often that insurance companies try to settle claims at first contact. This is a tactic that they use to try to close files quickly. However, if you're offered a settlement check right away, it's important to really consider long and hard whether or not you should accept that payment because once you do, your case is closed. If you're confident that you've been fairly and adequately compensated for your injuries and for your damages, then it's fine to settle. But if you have any doubt whatsoever, you should refuse that check and contact an attorney right away to discuss your accident, discuss your situation, learn what your rights are, and make sure you protect yourself.

The Importance of Retaining a Qualified and Experienced Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

In almost every instance, when an insurer learns about an accident or wrongful death that is covered under its policy, they will approach the victim with a quick offer to pay for medical expenses if he or she signs a release of liability, essentially agreeing not to seek further damages. To a person who has just survived an accident and/or lost a loved one, taking this fast money to cover expenses may seem like a good idea. However, the offers are almost always relatively low. The reason that the insurer is making the offer is to quickly dispense with the liability that they've incurred on behalf of their insured.