One of the problems of the legal system is that it can take a long time for a personal injury case to get to court. Many clients have no idea of the time and effort involved when they first come to our office. However, there is a dangerous flipside to moving too quickly in a case.
Settling a case to early happens not to frequently but when it does, an injured client is stuck with future medical bills, medical problems, and procedures. A potential client called our office in the past few weeks who had entered into a quick settlement with the insurance company and signed a release of all claims. After this was done, this person had additional medical problems. Unfortunately, this is a tough lesson to learn as it is very difficult or impossible to unwind a settlement if it was made knowingly and voluntarily. In this case, an insurance adjuster actually came to see this person and presented them with a check for a few thousand dollars acumen to simply sign on the dotted line.
The timing of settlement negotiations and going to court is a decision that should be made carefully. If you have questions or concerns about whether or not you should settle your case, especially if you do not believe the time is right, feel free to contact us for a free, no obligation legal consultation about your rights. The Law Office of Jack Clay specializes in representing injury and accident victims across the state of Georgia in serious and catastrophic personal injury cases. Please see our “20 Simple, Straightforward Reasons To Hire Us” to find out how we can help you.
