Should I Settle With My Insurance Company?

When it comes to motor vehicle accidents and insurance settlements, a general rule of thumb seems to be that the sooner you settle with an insurance company, the less you will receive. It generally takes time to reach the strongest attainable settlement for reasons including:

It takes time for doctors to have a clear idea about a recovering accident victim’s long-term prognosis.
It takes time to gather evidence to use in determining the cause of an accident.

For your own sake, do not to settle too quickly with an insurance company after a car or truck accident or a slip-and-fall accident. Contact Ryan Montgomery, Attorney at Law, LLC, first. Be wary of insurance claims adjusters who arrive soon after an accident with a clipboard and checkbook in hand. You can be sure that they are interested in limiting payout of benefits — not in maximizing the amount of help they can extend to you.

In the meantime, however, do your part to strengthen your injury claim or lawsuit:

Get the medical treatment that you need. Follow doctors’ orders as closely as you can.
Work closely with a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury lawyer to develop a strong case for compensation for your losses.

Your Attorney May Determine That It Is Best For You To Settle With An Insurance Company On Your Own

Ryan Montgomery generally accepts accidental injury or death cases for which settlements or verdicts will be significant. He wants to ensure that even after taking attorneys’ fees into account, a client will still receive enough money to cover injuries and losses. When an injury is limited, it may not pay to hire an attorney.

It may be best for a client to negotiate directly with an insurance company. In such cases, attorney Ryan Montgomery honestly tells potential clients when he believes this is the best route to take. He can give you a good estimate of the value of your case to help you in your negotiations with an insurer.

Contact South Carolina Personal Injury Attorney Ryan Montgomery

After an accident, get straight answers to your questions such as “Should I settle with my insurance company?” Schedule your free consultation with Greenville personal injury attorney Ryan Montgomery by calling 864-558-5282 or contacting him toll free at 800-519-0297. You may also contact him by email.