A question that our personal injury clients often have is, “Should I accept the first settlement offer?” When an insurance company comes to the table with a settlement, very often it is far from the full value of what your case is worth. Our experienced Pittsburgh personal injury attorneys can help maximize your compensation and make sure the insurance companies don’t pressure you into accepting a lowball settlement.
Should I Accept the First Settlement Offer? | It Is Not Recommended
When people retain us for their personal injury matters, and we present the offer to them from the insurance company, some individuals are eager to accept it, and we always recommend not to and actually have never had somebody accept a first offer based on our recommendation. The first offer from the insurance company is always their low-ball offer. Before you get to that top number, you’ll go through several rounds of negotiations, and it will take a couple of weeks, but the first offer is always way too low.
Should I Accept the First Settlement Offer | Insurance Companies Only Look Out for Themselves
Insurance companies are in the business of making the most money possible. They’re not interested in making you whole again after the accident. If they have the opportunity to pay you less than you deserve, they’re going to take it. They have ways to make this possible for them. Often times, and this is almost guaranteed, the insurance adjuster will call you right after your accident, possibly while you’re still recovering in the hospital and try to get a statement from you. That is something you need to be most cautious about. If they try to get a statement from you, they’re going to ask loaded questions and spin the conversation to make it seem like you had some fault in the accident even if you know for certain that you did not. It is imperative that you tell them you are seeking legal representation and will not be making a statement without your attorney present. We will protect you from their tactics and make sure you get the highest amount of compensation possible from them.
If you have any questions about your personal injury case, please call our office today to schedule a free consultation. You are not alone in this fight. We will do whatever it takes to protect your rights and get you the compensation that you are entitled to. Don’t let the insurance company hassle you out of this justice, call our highly experienced Pittsburgh personal injury lawyers today.