{"id":5532,"date":"2016-06-27T21:53:25","date_gmt":"2016-06-27T21:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/blogs\/?p=5514"},"modified":"2023-09-22T00:48:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T05:48:32","slug":"what-to-know-before-signing-a-settlement-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/blogs\/what-to-know-before-signing-a-settlement-release","title":{"rendered":"What to Know Before Signing a Settlement Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_5515\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5515\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-Settlement-Release.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5515\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Signature-Settlement-Release-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Signature Settlement Release\" width=\"400\" height=\"302\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Did you really understand the settlement release?<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you have been injured through no fault of your own, you may have a claim against the party responsible for causing your injuries. After the process of filing a claim with an insurance company, proving your damages, and agreeing upon a settlement amount, it&#8217;s essential to consult with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/vehicle-accident-lawyer\/insurance-bad-faith\">insurance bad faith lawyer<\/a> before signing a release before receiving your settlement check, you will be asked to sign a release before receiving your settlement check.<\/p><div id=\"glm-mobile-toc-box\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<p>Some victims are so relieved to be near the end of the claims process that they do not think twice about signing a release. However, a release may be a trap for the wary. Here are some things you should know before signing a settlement release:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is likely a \u201crelease of all claims.\u201d This means that, if you develop additional injuries or suffer complications in the future, you cannot make another claim to compensate you for additional damages.<\/li>\n<li>It likely applies to the individual who injured you, as well as the insurance company. If you accept a settlement from the individual\u2019s insurance company, you normally cannot pursue more money from the individual.<\/li>\n<li>It may be broader than necessary. As an injured person, you have legal rights. You should not feel pressured to sign a settlement release that contains more restrictions than necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before signing a settlement release, seek the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney, like a skilled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/houston-work-injury-lawyer\/workers-compensation-lawyer\">worker compensation lawyer<\/a>. All documents you sign should be reviewed by an attorney. You need to know that your rights are protected.<\/p>\n<p>If you or someone you know has been involved in an\u00a0auto accident, contact a board certified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/houston-car-accident-lawyer\/barrett-texas\">auto injury attorney<\/a> to evaluate your potential claim.\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have been injured through no fault of your own, you may have a claim against the party responsible for causing your injuries. After the process of filing a claim with an insurance company, proving your damages, and agreeing upon a settlement amount, it&#8217;s essential to consult with a insurance bad faith lawyer before [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5532","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-accident-attorney","category-uncategorized","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What to Know Before Signing a Settlement Release - Terry Bryant<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you really understand the settlement release? Before signing a settlement release, seek the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney. 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