In anticipation of an injury settlement offer regarding a slip and fall injury within a grocery store, I am interested in the ramifications of accepting a settlement. Our medical insurance company will be reimbursed upon settlement for expenses they have paid to date. My concern is will our medical insurance pay any further claims related to this injury once we have accepted a settlement from the grocer. Our attorney is all in favor of accepting a settlement and does not foresee a problem with the insurance covering any future claims that are as a result of the slip and fall. Of course the attorney wants us to settle, money in his pocket. The injured party has already had a procedure done on her lower back which has given her significant relief. However, it still flares up on occasion and we feel it is not a question of if she will need further medical intervention, but when. Any advice from those that are in the know about such things will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
2006-08-04 01:33:53 · 2 answers · asked by nice guy 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
There is an old maxim in the law that the worst thing that can happen to you is losing a lawsuit. The second worst is winning one. If you settle now, you won't have to go through what could be years of litigation. If you don't think your attorney is right, do some research--check with your insurance company to see how they'd handle future claims. How much money will your lawyer get from the settlement? How much is the settlement in relation to what it may cost for further medical treatment? Is it a lump sum payment that could be earning interest to pay for the treatments? Take all of these into account.
2006-08-04 01:44:54 · answer #1 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can settle,and leave medical open.It's better to wait,you may be kicking yourself later.
2006-08-04 01:41:27 · answer #2 · answered by Rather be dead than red... 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋