Don’t Accept a Settlement After a Truck Accident Without Talking to a Lawyer

by Staff Blogger | June 27th, 2019

Truck accidents often cause significant property damage and serious injuries. Because the dollar figures attached to truck accident compensation claims can be higher than many other types of claims, insurance companies often approach them more cautiously—especially when there’s plenty of evidence that their policyholders were at fault.

One common tactic that insurance companies use after truck accidents is offering victims settlements just days after the crashes occur. They know that victims are facing huge medical bills and that they may be unable to work for long periods of time.

Because of their panic and desperation, many victims accept those settlements without thinking of the long-term consequences. However, those settlements may be insufficient to pay for their full accident-related expenses, and victims may be unable to pursue additional compensation after they accept.

At Skolrood Law Firm, our Roanoke truck accident lawyers want to make sure that never happens to innocent victims in Virginia. When you’re seriously injured through no fault of your own, your settlement should take care of all your medical bills and lost wages—not just the ones you’ve incurred up to the point when you get your check.

When you call our law firm, we’ll review all settlement offers from the insurance company with you to make sure you’re getting a fair deal. If the insurance company won’t give you the money you deserve, we’ll push back until they do, even if it means taking your case to court. Contact us today for a free consultation—we’re here to help.