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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What should you do before accepting an insurance company's offer to settle your claim for personal injuries?
A. Check with your lawyer and learn whether by signing anything, you would be giving up or losing your right to fair and full compensation.
Q. What might I be giving up or losing by agreeing to accept an offer from an insurance company?
A. You may end up losing tens of thousands of dollars by signing a general release. Once you sign a general release, you will have greater difficulty in ever obtaining additional payment for your injuries.
Q. Doesn't it cost money to talk to a lawyer?
A. Most lawyers will speak with a client for at least one-half hour at no charge. When speaking with a lawyer, you should always ask at least this questions: "Will you give me advice for up to one-half hour at no charge to me?"