How do I know if I’ve received a fair offer regarding my injury?
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How do I know if I’ve received a fair offer regarding my injury?
I have received an offer for just shy of $4000 for an injury claim after being injured in an auto accident that was not my fault. I had almost $10,000 in repairs on my car that they paid. Injury-wise I had X-rays and physical therapy for a few months. Is this a payout so that I won’t sue them for more? Should I confirm that all bill’s have already been paid before signing?
Asked on June 4, 2019 under Personal Injury, Maryland
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
A sufficient settlement should compensate you for the medical bills, pain and suffering, and wage loss.
Compensation for the medical bills is straight reimbursement. Compensation for pain and suffering is an amount in addition to the medical bills based on the medical reports. Compensation for wage loss is straight reimbursement.
It is advisable to contact all of the health care providers to inquire if all of their bills have been paid because you will be responsible for their unpaid bills. If there are unpaid bills, the settlement amount should be enough to pay those bills and leave you with a substantial amount as compensation.
If the case is settled, no lawsuit is filed.
If you are dissatisfied with the settlement offers, reject them and file a lawsuit for negligence against the at-fault party.
If the case is not settled, your lawsuit for negligence must be filed prior to the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations or you will lose your rights forever in the matter.
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