Insurance companies want to settle your case quickly, because they know they can do so more cheaply that way. You won’t know the full extent of your injuries, and you won’t really know what your case is worth or the real extent of your damages. In this client’s case, it was a good thing she didn’t settle because six months later she needed surgery on her neck. You only get one opportunity to settle your case, to get all of your medical paid for, to recover your lost wages and provide for your family, and to get whatever other damages you’re going to get. If you do that too quickly in a case, and don’t know the full extent of your injuries, you’re going to sell yourself and your family short. That’s what the insurance company wants, that’s what some lawyers want when they advise you to take a quick settlement, but it’s not often what’s best for you.
