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(314) 500-HURTI’m not to proud to admit, I hate waiting. It’s no secret around here. But the fact of the matter is, sometimes,
waiting is one of the most important things you can do to maximize your settlement. Here’s a great example of what
I’m talking about:
Don’t settle your claim before you know the full extent of your injuries. If you ever settle your claim and
sign a release, you fully and finally settle and release your claim. You can never recover any more money.
Releases contain language that you are fully and finally settling and completely resolving your claim for all
injuries from the car accident, whether known or unknown. You do not want to settle your claim and then find out
that you need additional medical care or have long lasting pain, problems or disability.
Maybe the worst mistake that a car accident victim or their lawyer can make is to settle a case and then discover
that the injured party needs surgery a month later.
Many times back or neck problems linger for a long period of time and it’s only after an MRI or other detailed study
that herniated discs or underlying trauma is identified. We have represented car accident victims who tried to
recover without surgery through physical therapy, strengthening and exercise, injections and other therapy, but
finally resort to surgery.
Typically, medical providers want to try the least invasive and conservative treatments first and only after those
have failed opt for surgery. You do not want to settle a claim for $10K and then later find out you need a $50K
surgery.
Bottom line: It’s worth waiting for.
Car accidents are awful, but it’s important to be prepared with knowledge. Fortunately, we’ve literally written the
book on how to handle a car crash!
Tell ya what, let me give you a copy.
Founder | Injury Attorney
Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law | St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyer has helped hundreds of Missouri and Illinois individuals and families recover th …
Years of experience: 30 years
Location: St. Louis, MO
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