When you are injured in an accident, you may not immediately understand the full extent of your injuries. When the insurance company offers to settle your claim, it will typically ask you to sign a release. By signing that release, you may give up your right to recover compensation for injuries that become apparent later, as well as for any future medical expenses you may incur.
Resolving your claim too quickly, especially without the assistance of a lawyer, often benefits the insurance company and may prevent you from recovering the full value of your claim. Insurance companies also will not voluntarily explain all the types of damages you may be entitled to recover under Texas law.
Most people understand that if they are involved in an accident that was not their fault, the other driver’s insurance company is generally responsible for paying their medical bills. However, under Texas law, you may also be entitled to recover other damages, including lost wages, loss of earning capacity, bodily injury, physical pain, mental suffering, and any deformity or disfigurement you may have suffered.
Another thing the insurance company may not want you to know is that you are not required to give a recorded statement when they ask for one. Although they may say they are simply gathering information, they can keep that recorded statement on file and use it against you later.
The best way to level the playing field is to hire an experienced personal injury attorney who is committed to making sure you receive fair compensation for your claim.
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