The Adjuster Wants to Settle Your Virginia Car Accident Claim...Fast

You may have heard some of the common insurance company tricks, such as deliberately delaying your claim, requesting unnecessary information, questioning your medical treatment and even pretending to be your friend, but there is one tactic you may not have considered. If the insurance adjuster is trying to settle your Virginia car accident claim quickly, you need to watch out. It is yet another trick up the insurer’s sleeve.

Why Not Accept a Quick Settlement Offer?

Getting a quick settlement from the insurance company might seem like the ideal scenario – you’re hurt, you have medical bills and you aren’t working. Why wouldn’t you accept money from the insurer? The thing you have to consider is that if the insurance adjuster is pushing you to settle, there is a reason.

When you are in a major accident, it can take a while to recognize the full extent of your injuries. Minor neck pain can turn into something serious, while a back injury might require surgery and extensive treatment. You also don’t know what impact these injuries will have on your life. Will you be able to return to work in the same capacity? What type of ongoing medical care will be needed?

Once you accept a settlement and sign the insurance company’s papers, your case is done. Even if you find out later that your medical bills will be higher than what you originally thought, there isn’t a whole lot that you can do.

Consider it a Red Flag

So, when the insurance adjuster tries to push you to settle quickly, you should view it as a red flag and contact a Virginia car accident attorney immediately.

 

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