Insurance Settlements

Insurance Settlements – When dealing with the insurance companies, it is good to be skeptical about signing away your claims. Alaskans buy insurance to be there when we need it most, right? In contrast, insurance companies are there to make a profit. Accordingly, their main concern is not offering an appropriate insurance settlement for your claim.

Alaska Personal Injury Claims

In a personal injury case, the insurance settlement is an important consideration. It may allow you the chance to gain a satisfactory outcome without a lawsuit. On the other hand, the insurance company may try to persuade you into a lower settlement amount. What seems like a great choice in the moment, isn’t always the right choice for your future.

Before deciding to accept an insurance settlement, allow an Alaska personal injury attorney to review the situation. A good attorney works with other specialists, gaining a greater idea of the accident’s long term cost. This helps the attorney and the client comprehend the full scope of loss arising as a result of an accident. This understanding allows the attorney to argue for a fairer amount, or take the case to court if that is the best way reach the necessary outcome.

Is The Offer Fair?

Every claim is unique and requires case-by-case assessment. Working with an Alaska injury law firm is key to a fair insurance settlement. More serious injuries may leave you with long term affects. These are very important factors to weigh. When considering a settlement, the full scope of loss is more than medical bills. For example:

• Did you miss work?
• Are you dealing with the pain of lost income?
• Will you be able to return to work?
• Do you need to learn new skills for a different career? If so, will the insurance settlement cover the cost as well as the income gap?

Future Medical Considerations

I’s important to realize that initial medical bills are only the first consideration of an insurance settlement. The injured person may require extended medical treatment or face a lifelong disability. When an insurance company makes an offer, it may sound like a great option at the time. Many people later find out that what seemed like a high amount of compensation is insufficient to cover their medical care, lost wages, as well as causing severe financial strain. These concerns too often overwhelm, increasing the stress of physical and mental pain.

There is no exact science to determining if the insurance settlement is right for you. However, working with an experienced Alaska personal injury attorney offers far greater peace of mind. Contact Johnson Law today. The insurance settlement compensation you receive for your claim today is critical to your future.

Before signing away your claims, speak to the experienced Alaska personal injury attorneys at Johnson Law, P.C. about the insurance settlement offer. We know Alaska and Alaskan Law. Find out how we can help. Johnson Law has been serving Alaska auto injury victims for 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us… We’re here if you do. ~ Doug Johnson

Call Johnson Law at  (907)277-3090 or use our Contact Form to discuss your serious injury case. We are here to serve you.

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