Ways To Approach Settlement With A Car Accident Injury Claim

22 February 2021 by Jonathan Phillips

If you're currently dealing with a car accident injury case and the idea of settling with the defendant sounds appealing, you want to hold off and instead think about these strategies first. They'll help you tactfully approach settlement the right way. 

Have Defendant Explain Low Offer

During a settlement in a car accident injury case, the defendant may give you a low offer initially for settling. They want to get away from this ordeal without it affecting their finances as much. If this happens with your settlement, have the defendant give an explanation for their low offer.

Maybe they believe they're not completely at fault or that your injuries aren't severe enough to warrant a higher compensation. Their reasons may not be just, but figuring out where the defendant is coming from gives you grounds to negotiate a more reasonable settlement offer. You can offer a rebuttal in a more effective way ultimately by knowing their particular stance on their low settlement figure. 

Ask Attorney to Provide a Price Jumping-Off Point

It's not smart to negotiate a car accident injury settlement without really having a tangible range to look for in compensation. If you did, then you're negotiating in the dark and probably won't get enough money that you deserve based on how the car accident impacted your life.

Just to be safe, have a car accident attorney give you a price range for a reasonable compensation amount to expect from the defendant. This isn't a final figure, but a jumping-off point to aid in negotiation. Your car accident attorney can step in too if you're still trying to get the defendant to increase their settlement offer.

Be Patient in a Response

Not every defendant in a car accident injury case is going to act the same. Some may be very hesitant to throw out a settlement offer as they're afraid of paying too much. Understand that the best way to deal with offers and counter-offers is to just be patient.

You have time to get fair compensation for injuries that a car wreck caused. Being patient ultimately improves your chances of getting a better figure that actually will make a difference. 

Responding to car accident injury settlements is pretty much like a game of chess. You have to know when to respond and how to counter at certain intervals. A methodical approach like this is best when trying to get the best settlement possible. 

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