How Do You Negotiate a Personal Injury Settlement?
After a serious accident, the insurance company for the at-fault party will probably reach out to offer a settlement. While it may be tempting to accept, especially if you’ve been unable to work and your medical bills are piling up, there’s one problem: first offers rarely reflect what your claim is actually worth. When you accept an insurance settlement too soon, it can leave you without the medical and financial resources you may need later. This initial offer should act as the starting point for negotiations, but if you’ve never filed a personal injury claim before and aren’t familiar [...]
