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if i was hit by a women speeding on the wrong side of the road
I was hit head on by a women on the wrong side of the road if I have done received money from her insurance company and signed a release form can I still file a lawsuit
Asked on November 14, 2016 under Accident Law, Alabama
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
It depends on what the release you signed says: if it says that you accept the money as payment or settlement in full of all claims, and/or that you are giving up the right to sue (or anthing like this), then you can't sue--you have contractually (the release is a contract) waived or given up your right to sue and/or accepted that the money you received is all you are entitled to.
If the release doesn't give up your right to sue and/or settle the claim fully, you can sue for any damages, costs, or losses you incurred not paid yet (such as by the insurance company).
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