MA Auto Accident Personal Injury Claims and Settlements: Part 2 of 5
This post is the second in a series of five that addresses some of the themes to be on the lookout for when settling your car accident case (or questioning whether you need a lawyer at the start of your Massachusetts personal injury case.)
Blame the victim -- The at-fault driver’s insurance company tries to pressure you into a speedy, unfair settlement and if you don’t agree they threaten to sue you. The theory becomes you’ll get nothing, and be responsible for the unpaid bills. I have an elderly client they tried this with. She was parked at a light and rear-ended but they tried to bully her and claim it was “her” fault. Don't let them push you around. If it starts, end the conversation and get an attorney.
Next installment #3 -- Wait them out.
