What to do if I already signed the release of claims formbut only received a partial payment of what I entitled to?

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What to do if I already signed the release of claims formbut only received a partial payment of what I entitled to?

I have tried to contact the insurance company but they have not responded. They have only paid 2/3 of the total settlement that was stated on the release of claims form.

Asked on November 14, 2011 under Accident Law, Washington

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If you have written release signed by you and the insurance carrier concerning your auto claim where you would take a certain sum of money to settle your claim but have not received the full amount, I would do the following:

1. write the claims representative a letter (keeping a copy for future reference) stating the need to be paid in full by a certain date or you will contact your state's department of insurance and make a complaint as to him or her and the insurance carrier.

2. if the due date comes and goes and you do not get the balance owed you, I would make your complaint to your state's department of insurance about the situation.

3. you might wish to consult with an attorney handling insurance disputes as well.


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