Facts we want to share with you regarding your rights.

1. You are able to recover from new injuries and the aggravation of old ones.

2. If you need surgery, it is important to go forward with that before you settle your case.

3. The defendants insurance company may ask you for a recorded statement describing the accident. Remember you have no obligation to give them such a statement, nor is it wise to do so.

4. The defendant's insurance company will ask you for authorizations to obtain your medical records. Let your attorney release your records after he or she has reviewed them.

5. Some insurance companies will offer you money to settle the case before you contact an attorney. In this situation the insurance company knows they will have to pay out money and they hope to settle the claim before you hire an attorney who can negotiate and demand a higher amount. Always consult an attorney if an insurance company is offering you money. By doing so you will in all likelihood increase your net recovery even after taking out the lawyers fee.

6. Once a case is settled and the defendant is released, regardless of whether you make a full recovery or not, the money you received cannot be taken away, it is your money...tax free.

7. If you settle a case on your own, only to find out 6 months later you have more serious injuries than first thought, you have forfeited your rights to recover. That is why it is so important to contact an experienced attorney before you sign anything.

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