If you’ve been injured and have incurred medical bills or have been forced to miss time from work while you recover, we certainly understand why you’d be interested in settling your injury claim quickly. Nobody wants to be put in a bad financial situation because of an injury, but don’t make things worse by falling into the quick settlement trap. Below, we explain why insurance companies are so keen on getting injured individuals to accept a quick settlement offer.
Why You Shouldn’t Settle Your Case Quickly
As we’ve talked about on the blog in the past, you really need to remember who has your best interests at heart during your case and when working towards a settlement agreement. The insurance company may act like they are on your side and want to get you a settlement check quickly, but don’t for a second think that they want to do this for your benefit. They want to wrap things up to help their bottom line. Here’s why you should really be wary of agreeing to a fast injury settlement.
1. May Overlook Long-Term Injuries – Many injuries will have a long-term impact on your health and your future, and it can take a while to really understand the full extent of your injuries and the true cost of your long-term needs. Rushing to settle can overlook long-term health issues or massively underplay their significance. Make sure your doctor addresses any potential long-term health concerns in their independent medical exam and that these injuries are included in any settlement agreement.
2. Missed Benefits – There are a variety of benefits offered to injured individuals, and it’s possible that you will overlook some compensation avenues when you’re in a rush to settle. Some injury lawsuits provide benefits for things like continued education, retraining, or replacement services because you have to hire someone to help you around the house while you recover. Know that you can be compensated for more than just medical bills and lost wages, and it’s possible these benefits can be missed when someone is in a hurry to settle.
3. Rarely The Best Offer – It’s very rare that the first offer you receive from the insurance company is their best offer. With a little bit of due diligence and research, there’s a good chance you can make a fair counteroffer with reasonable demands that will ask for much more than the original offer. Even if the insurance company doesn’t agree to all terms of your counter, there’s a good chance that a strong counterargument will lead to an increased offer from the other side. It’s very unlikely you’ll maximize your payday by jumping on the first offer.
4. Insurers Prey On Unfamiliarity – Many people want to settle their case because they are unfamiliar with the injury compensation system and just want to put it all in the past. Insurance companies prey on this vulnerability, hoping to put an end to a case for pennies on the dollar. We understand that you are unfamiliar with the process, but instead of trusting someone who is working in direct opposition of your goals (the insurance company), lean on a professional who has the exact same interests as you. Remember, an injury lawyer only gets paid when you win, and they take home a fraction of your earnings, meaning they earn more when they get a bigger payday for their clients. Hire a professional and let them put their decades of experience to work for you.
5. Reopening A Case Is Very Difficult – Finally, rushing to settle can be a bad idea because it’s incredibly hard to reopen a case once it has been settled. If you agree to a deal, you can’t just ask for more money because a foreseeable issue developed down the road, like your injuries were actually more serious than originally thought or you incurred additional medical expenses. The threshold for getting a case reopened is very high, so before you accept a deal, make sure you understand that this is likely all you’ll ever be able to get for your injuries. Reopening a case isn’t impossible, but it’s very difficult, so keep that in mind.
If you trust your case to an experienced injury lawyer like Dean Margolis, we’re confident that you will avoid making a mistake with your settlement agreement. Let us help you get the compensation you deserve. For more information, or to talk about your case with a lawyer, give the team at Margolis Law Firm a call today at (952) 230-2700.
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