After a crash, the insurance company may try to resolve your claim before you understand how badly you are hurt. Many injured people unknowingly damage their cases within days of a crash simply because they speak to the insurance company too early or before understanding the full extent of their injuries. That is dangerous. Learn more about why speaking to the insurance company too early can undermine your claim.

Many injuries take time to fully develop. Neck pain, back pain, headaches, shoulder pain, numbness, tingling, dizziness, and concussion symptoms may worsen over days or weeks. Some people try to push through the pain because they have work, children, bills, and responsibilities. Insurance companies often use that against them. Insurance companies also frequently attempt to resolve cases quickly before the full impact of the injuries becomes clear. Here are several reasons why you should not accept the first settlement offer.

They may argue:

• You waited too long to seek treatment

• Your injuries were pre-existing

• The crash was too minor to cause serious harm

• You were partly at fault

• Your treatment was excessive

• You recovered quickly

• Your pain is not supported by objective evidence

Once you accept a settlement, your claim is usually over. That means if your condition worsens later, you may not be able to go back and ask for more money. Before signing anything, speak with an attorney who understands how to value car accident cases and how to deal with insurance company tactics.

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