HOW TO GET QUICK SETTLEMENT AFTER CAR ACCIDENT
A car accident can happen to anyone. For the most part, it is a random event that just requires being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Our car accident lawyers represent all kinds of people: Rich and poor, healthy and disabled, young and old, etc. Of course, no one has time for a car accident. It is an inconvenience for everyone affected. However, some people are in a better position to deal with it than others.
In particular, if your finances are already tight, a car accident is a tough setback. Our car accident lawyers get calls every day from people in this situation. You rely on your car for transportation. Of course, you need to go to work to pay your bills. You may be a single parent without access to other help. In other words, you do not have time and cannot afford a car accident. Nonetheless, that may be the situation you are in.
Many of the calls we get include a discussion about getting a quick settlement. It is perfectly understandable to want to get the event behind you and move one. Also, it may feel like some money now is better than more money later. Unfortunately, the insurance process can be slow in some cases. Also, a quick settlement is often not in your best interests.
CAR INSURANCE CLAIM THAT CAN BE SETTLED QUICKLY
You car accident insurance claim has several parts. Some of them can be settled quickly. In particular, the car damage is usually settled fairly quickly. You can settle the car damage part of your case without settling the injury claim. Of course, that may not be possible if there is a dispute about the cause of the accident. In that case, you may have to use your collision coverage from your insurance. Then, if fault is later established on the other driver, your insurance company will be repaid. You will also get your deductible back. Unfortunately, if you don’t have collision coverage, that is not an option.
As far as an injury settlement, our lawyers generally discourage quick settlements. In most cases, it takes time to assess the extent of your injuries. If you settle your case too soon, you will not be able to get more compensation later. Another factor is the time it takes to process medical bills. Part of your settlement may be used to pay medical bills or repay your health insurance. Unfortunately, it takes many months before the medical bills are processed.
If you have been injured in a car accident, our lawyers can help. We will more your claim forward as fast as we can. However, we are also careful to make sure your case is handled correctly. We want you to be fairly and fully compensated to the extent possible.