When you have suffered an injury that was someone else’s fault, it is all too common for the at-fault party and/or their attorney to try to take certain actions in an attempt to reduce your settlement amount as much as possible. One of these actions is to delay your case. Keep reading to learn how this can lead to a lower settlement amount, and then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney.
Medical Bills and Stress Can Rise Over Time
As time goes on and your case remains unsettled, your medical bills can climb, your stress levels can increase, and you might find it more and more tempting to take a settlement that is less than you want as long as it is anything. The insurance adjuster knows this, and they know that the longer a case takes, the more likely a person might be to settle.
Document Requests Can Slow Down the Process
One common tactic is for the insurance adjuster to ask you for documents and then, once you provide them, to ask for additional documents. They might even wait a few days or weeks and ask for documents they have already requested and received. This is both inconvenient and causes delays.
Waiting for Return Calls and Emails Can Slow Down the Process
Once an adjuster knows you are unlikely to accept a lowball settlement after your car accident, they might stop returning your calls or emails as quickly as they once did. This can be frustrating, can leave you wondering what is going on, and can make a person nervous about their case. Once again, this delay can lead to a person accepting a settlement for less than they know they should get.
The Adjuster Might Stress How Much Faster the Case Could Be Handled if You Agreed to a Settlement
You should expect that the adjuster will be very clear about how much more quickly the process could go if you would simply accept an offer. This can quickly seem to be the best option. As your medical bills increase, if you are unable to work and you are in need of the money they are promising, then we understand that it can be very tempting to accept a settlement.
We strongly suggest that you do not do so until you talk to a personal injury attorney. There are options to pay medical bills later. We can negotiate directly with the insurance company for you. Do not accept less than you are owed. Instead, talk to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 to request a free legal consultation and find out how we can help you.
