How to Wreck Your Texas Personal Injury Claim
The following article on California Injury Blog is a guest post by from the Texas Personal Injury Lawyers at maafirm.com.
If you've been hurt in an accident, there are probably a multitude of things running through your mind. You're probably wondering where to go for medical treatment and how long it's going to take for you to feel better. But one of the first questions Texas personal injury lawyers get is, "How do I pay for all of my medical bills?"
The number one rule to this question:
Don't rush to settle your bodily injury claim
Medical bills are expensive, especially if you've been seriously injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident. These accidents often leave their victims needing several surgeries and possibly years of physical therapy or other medical treatments. Insurance companies know that your medical bills will eventually add up and will be quick to offer you money in exchange for a signed medical release. Whatever you do, don’t sign it.
Although the money the insurance company offers will be tempting to take during your time of need, there are many reasons not to sign a medical release form. For one, the insurance company is only offering you a check because it will save them money in the end. That’s because once you sign a release of claim, there is nothing a Fort Worth personal injury lawyer can do for you. The signed release is binding, which means if you need more medical treatment the insurance company isn’t going to give you any more money, even with the help of an attorney. Signing an insurance company’s medical release takes away your right to any future claim. The bodily effects of an accident can't all be determined in the days following an accident. Don't put yourself into a financial bind by taking quick money offered by the insurance company after your accident.
If you've been involved in a serious collision. a legal guide like, "15 Mistakes That Will Wreck Your Texas Accident Case," will answer all of your questions. The book, offered to you free of charge by the Fort Worth accident lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm, is a must-have guide on Texas personal injury claims.
