If you've been involved in an automobile wreck or some other kind of injury as a result of someone else's negligence; you have a right under Texas law to bring a personal injury claim against the person who caused the damages. Usually, through automobile liability insurance or through homeowner's insurance, the insurance company for the negligent party steps up and will be responsible for paying for the claim. Sometimes these insurance companies, through their licensed adjusters, will contact the injured party in an effort to settle the claim, which brings up a question:
When is the right time to settle a personal injury claim?
It is definitely not reasonable or smart to settle a claim soon after the accident or incident that caused your injuries. At the Anderson Law Firm, our attorneys tell all of our Fort Worth accident victims that they must seek all reasonable medical care to treat their injuries and get well before they should ever consider settling their claim. It is only at that time that you can place a proper value on what a personal injury claim is worth. If you try to settle the claim before you are totally well, then there is a high chance you will be leaving money on the table by settling too soon. Only when your injuries have been fully healed or treated will you be able to place a true value on your claim.
The exception to this general rule is if you have a permanent injury which will never get better. In those situations, give the injury time to see if it gets better and if it is determined by medical professionals that you are as well as you are ever going to get, then you can settle the case. However, you must be careful to include evidence of future damages and future medical procedures which probably will occur. If you don't present the proper evidence to the insurance company, they will not give any credit for any future injury or future medical care. In those instances where somebody is still hurt, the injured party must be very careful and not settle the case too soon.
The Fort Worth personal injury lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm always leave it up to our client’s discretion on whether to proceed or settle a claim or lawsuit. Our attorneys will keep you informed throughout every step of the claims process so you will always be aware of what is happening regarding your claim. If you are interested in talking your injury case over with one of Fort Worth’s top-rated accident attorneys, contact us today.
As a complimentary service to Tarrant County accident victims, the Anderson Law Firm will send you the police report concerning your Tarrant County wreck free of charge with absolutely no strings attached. If you have been injured in a car, motorcycle or truck accident in Tarrant County that you believe wasn’t your fault, contact us today to receive your free police report. All you need to do is call 817-294-1900, give us some basic information about your accident and we’ll take care of the rest. You won’t have to pay six dollars or go to the police station and wait in line to get your crash report – we’ll do it for you at absolutely no charge to you. If you’re interested in receiving your free police report, contact the Anderson Law Firm today.
