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Quoted: I wouldn't sign anything that would prevent me from collecting for any medical issues that could arise in the future that can be attributed to the injuries from the crash.
If there is an abundance of legalese in the document, and you don't have any idea what you could be waiving by signing it, contact a lawyer to review it.
Hmm, anyone know a lawyer that might frequent these here parts? |
Typically will not get a settlement check W/O releasing them from any future claims.
That's why it's called a settlement. They are ready to settle the issue and be move on.
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I'm not disagreeing on the point of it being a settlement and that releases them from future claims. My point, put across poorly, was that I would make damn sure that any of the injuries that I did sustain could not lead to future problems as a direct result of it.
For example, if you crack a vertebrae or something in an accident, you get fixed up, settle with the insurance company, and then a few years down the road a problem develops with that vertebrae that can be attributed to the original injury. Now, who is stuck with the costs associated with the ongoing treatment for that? Your medical insurance company? Doubt it, they will say it is a pre-existing condition. Auto insurance company? Nope, signed that route away during the settlement. You? More than likely. Now, nobody has a crystal ball and can say that the back injury I just received is going to turn into a need for me to have titanium rods put in some years down the road, but maybe there is a way for a lawyer to negotiate some leeway into a settlement rather than sign absolutely everything away with no due diligence beforehand.
Anyway, I stayed at a Motel 6 last night, couldn't afford coffee this morning, am not an insurance adjuster, lawyer, or in any way affiliated with an insurance company. I write code for a living (when I have a job that is) and provide consulting services so this makes me completely unqualified to offer advice