ShouldI threaten to bring a lawyer into it ifI think the insurance company is going to try to “low ball” me on the psin and suffering settlement?
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ShouldI threaten to bring a lawyer into it ifI think the insurance company is going to try to “low ball” me on the psin and suffering settlement?
Asked on November 23, 2011 under Personal Injury, Ohio
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Threatening the insurance company that you will bring a lawyer into the case won't concern the insurance company because the insurance company routinely handles cases where an attorney is representing a party.
If you are dissatisfied with settlement offers from the insurance company, you should reject the settlement offers and file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. You should be represented by an attorney. If the case is settled with the insurance company, NO lawsuit is filed. If the case is NOT settled with the insurance company, you will need to file your lawsuit prior to the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations or you will lose your rights forever in the matter.
As for the insurance company's offer, compensation for the medical bills is straight reimbursement. Compensation for wage loss is straight reimbursement. The medical reports will document the nature and extent of your injury and will be used to determine compensation for pain and suffering which is an amount in addition to the medical bills.
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