Filing a claim after an accident in
Oklahoma has one express purpose: reaching a settlement that covers your “damages.” However, as most injury victims will tell you, it can be difficult to know where your injuries end and healing begins. So when you accept a settlement, you have to make sure it covers everything you need. For help in this situation,
contact Ylla Gosney, Attorneys at Law today for a free consultation.
What’s in a Settlement Agreement?
For as long as the claims process can be after an accident, it can also wrap up fairly quickly–at least when it comes to the settlement. Your case can actually settle
at any point in the process, but typically happens after you make a demand to the insurance company or file a lawsuit and reach the end of the discovery process or mediation.
There’s two key steps:
- There’s a settlement offer
- You accept it
Once you accept the offer, you have to sign a settlement agreement. This outlines the major points of the settlement, including:
- Amount you’ll be paid
- When and how you’ll be paid (usually via check)
- A liability release, where you agree not to file any more claims against the at-fault party based on the accident
- Confidentiality clauses, where the terms of the settlement remain confidential
How Can You Make Sure Your Settlement Covers Everything?
As our video points out, you know what to expect when you accept a settlement. Once you sign the agreement, the insurance company issues checks to us, and we then hand that over to you (usually within three to four weeks.) But how can you be sure that your settlement is going to cover everything you need?
The answer is that we work very hard to make sure it does. Our team keeps a running tab of your damages and other expenses, from your medical bills to costs for your vehicle, and anything else that the claim is meant to cover.
Also, our experienced team has people in place that work with your medical providers to take care of any liens and reduce your payments.
Contact Ylla Gosney After an Oklahoma Accident
When you’re hurt in Oklahoma, you can rely on our experience and resources at Ylla Gosney. Getting a settlement might be the overall point of the claims process, but you can rest assured that our team has all of your needs in mind when we negotiate for one. If you or someone you care about has been injured and wants to know more about the legal process,
contact us today for a free consultation.
