Should I sign a relaease form sent to me by an insurer?
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Should I sign a relaease form sent to me by an insurer?
I’m trying to bring closure to a claim against my damaged motorcycle and I’ve been given a release form from the insurance company that states,
Asked on March 21, 2019 under Insurance Law, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
The language you quote does not protect you: it specifically reserves the right of any of the persons or parties released to sue you. While the insurer cannot prevent parties not under its control from suing you, a release should at least prevent the insurer and its insured from taking legal action against you in the future.
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