Answers to Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Car Accident Questions
Q: Can I rescind my settlement and re-open my case or claim against the insurance company?
A: Probably not. Once you have settled your claim against the other driver for your accident, you cannot re-open the claim. The purpose of the settlement is to provide the injured person with compensation and buy peace for the negligent and reckless driver who caused the injury. Once a settlement has been entered and the payment has been accepted, the claim is complete and satisfied.
Thankfully, we don't receive too many of these calls. However, personal injury victims have increasingly been subject to a new tactic by California insurance companies: the quick lowball settlement with payment of medical bills. Using this tactic, insurance companies are trying to get to the injured person quickly before they consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer and offer them a quick settlement (usually $1,000) and the promise to pay medical care related to the accident for a limited period of time.
Don't be fooled by this tactic! The only reason why the insurance company is making this unsolicited offer to you is because it benefits the insurance company and not you. Unfortunately, the bad bargain can really benefit the insurance company at your expense if those aches and pains are something more than just a soft tissue injury and are actually an injury that requires surgery.
Before you settle your personal injury claim--particularly if it is a quick settlement--before consulting with an experienced California personal injury lawyer.
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