Compensation after a crash comes with many considerations

Feb 15 2019      On Behalf of  David M. Duree & Associates, P.C.      Uncategorized

When you are struck by another vehicle, you might face very serious injuries. These may require you to seek medical care, which might even include hospital stays. It is wholly possible that you will have high medical bills resulting from this situation. Paying for those might be a challenge.

If your injuries were the result of a negligent or reckless driver, you might decide to seek compensation. This can shift the financial burden from yourself to that driver. There really isn’t any reason why the victim of a car wreck should have to pay the costs of the care and other damages related to the crash.

Seeking compensation after an injury isn’t always an easy process, however. We are here to help you work through it so that you can present your case in the manner you feel is best for your needs. In many cases, these matters are handled through pretrial negotiations that sometimes result in a settlement.

If you are offered a settlement, think carefully about the terms. You shouldn’t try to accept one just so that you can have the case over with. Once you settle, there isn’t any opportunity to come back and say you need more money. Accepting a low-ball offer can mean that you are ultimately going to have to pay the costs related to the crash.

We understand that this is a difficult time for you. We will work with you to ensure that you understand your options and how they might impact your life now and into the future. We want you to lead the case so that you are making the decisions you feel are in your best interests.