Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Fatal Mistake #4 – Not Getting Legal Advice (Part C)
This is an excerpt from the 7 Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Massachusetts Accident Case by car accident lawyer, Thomas Kiley.
8. Do not accept a check or sign a release from the at-fault driver or his or her insurance company until after you have conferred with an attorney.
Typically, an attorney will encourage you to wait to accept a check until you have completed your medical treatment and have been released by your doctor. That way you will know that you have received an amount that adequately covers your past and future medical bills and other damages.
An insurance adjuster may push you to settle the claim for the lowest possible amount, and may discourage you from contacting a personal injury attorney.
If so, you should ignore the adjuster’s advice and consult a personal injury attorney to make sure you are receiving fair compensation, and not jeopardizing your right to a full and fair recovery.
9. Do not settle your claim before knowing the full extent of your injuries.
Some injuries take time to develop. Many accident victims accept a fast settlement, only to find out later that their injuries are worse than they thought. But when they try to get more money, they can’t, because they already agreed to an accident settlement.
10. Do not take advice from anyone other than an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Don’t listen to your friend or neighbor about what you should or shouldn’t do. No one has had a case just exactly like yours, so don’t try to compare. What your neighbor did right in his case may be completely the wrong thing for you to do in your own case.
If you have been involved in an accident and injured due to someone else’s negligence, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced Boston auto accident attorney.
Call 1-888-208-1695 for a Free Consultation today.
Continue to Fatal Mistake #5 – Not Hiring a Lawyer or Not Hiring the Right Lawyer (Part A)
