As a Fort Worth personal injury lawyer, I have encountered several instances where accident victims have unwittingly sighned away their rights to the full and fair compensation they deserve, thanks to the insurance company's dirty tricks.
Here is a typical example of just how easily you can wreck your personal injury case without even realising it:
Once, I met with a young couple in their early 20’s who had executed releases to settle their bodily injury claims too soon after their motor vehicle accident. The couple specifically wanted to know if they could get out of their releases. Just 24 hours after the accident, an insurance adjuster showed up at their residence and convinced them into accepting a $250 check for their inconvenience in exchange for signing the release of claim. Not surprisingly, the couple told the adjuster that they did not seek medical treatment because they were “not that injured and felt fine.” Of course, they were wrong in making their own medical assessment. Unfortunately, the young man suffered from persistent neck pain to the degree that his doctor referred him to physical therapy. After 2-months of therapy that he had to pay for out of his own pocket, he was still in pain. He was then referred for a cervical MRI which showed a bulging disc. It was at that point when the couple came to me for legal advice. After reviewing the circumstances and the releases they signed, I was unable to take their case because they clearly signed away their right to any future claim.
The lesson to be learned is don’t be in a rush to settle your bodily injury claim, even if you don’t feel injured. You need to make sure that you have been medically evaluated and that you have completely recovered before you even consider signing a release. Don’t ever let the insurance company pressure you into signing a release. They have a goal to settle claims and for as little as possible. It’s well worth contacting a personal injury lawyer to review your case.
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15 Mistakes That Will Wreck Your Texas Accident Case!
