Insurance Releases After a Car Accident
Chip Gaskill • November 12, 2019
Auto Accidents in Metro Atlanta
Auto accidents are an all too common occurrence in Metro Atlanta. The traffic congestion, driver distractions, and quickly changing weather are just a few of the contributing factors. Many auto accidents lead to moderate and serious injuries. Once the insurance companies get involved, many injury victims are then financially victimized. This occurrence is one of the reasons why it is so important to contact a skilled car accident attorney
immediately after an accident.
Insurance Company Releases After an Automobile Accident
One recent trend that we see with automobile injury cases is that insurance companies are attempting to contact injured parties to get the injured party to sign a release for the injured party’s bodily injury claims as quickly as possible after an accident. They may offer a small sum of money or a sum of money, plus an allowance toward medical treatment. A recent offer we saw was $750, plus payment of up to $2,500 in medical bills. This offer will likely not begin to cover the actual damages the victim suffered after the accident. Insurance companies often take advantage of the stress and financial strain many individuals suffer from after a serious vehicle collision.
The release that the insurance company wants the injured party to sign is a full and final release and forever precludes the injured party from seeking any additional payment. This means that if the injured party does not heal as quickly as anticipated or has an unknown injury that has not been fully detected, neither the at-fault driver, nor the insurance company, is liable for payment of any money above the amount in the release even if the injured party’s injuries are much worse than initially thought.
You Need A Skilled Car Accident Attorney
Before executing any type of release that is presented by the at-fault party’s insurance company, it is always a good idea to consult with an attorney. After a major auto accident, you need a skilled car accident attorney who is familiar with Georgia’s laws to protect your rights. Our team always fights for full compensation. At York Gaskill, we are always willing and happy to help. There are never any fees unless you win. Call or email us
to discuss your case.
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