Accepting the First Settlement Offer

Answer:

I would be very leery of accepting a check from an insurance company immediately after an accident or even shortly after the accident. The reason being is the insurance companies are trained professionals; their job is to get claims in and get claims resolved while paying the least amount possible. A lot of times, too, when a claim is presented and it’s only been a few days or a few weeks after a crash, the full extent of your injuries might not be realized. The last thing you want to do is resolve a case too soonand not receive the full value of your claim because it’s not yet realized.