Following an accident, any compensation may feel like a blessing, especially as the medical bills continue to pile up. However, it can be essential to realize that when the insurance company offers you a settlement amount shortly after your bus accident, they may be trying to get the matter resolved as quickly as possible and for as little money as they can.
Remember, if you accept the first settlement amount, you do not get to fight for additional compensation in the future. That is the case, even if this amount does not cover all of your current medical expenses, future medical costs, or other damages you may not even realize you have.
If the insurance company offers you a settlement amount, make sure to talk to the Hughey Law Firm before accepting anything. Our attorneys could help you determine if this amount is fair to you, and if it is not, we could fight for a settlement amount that is.