Category: Settlement

How Long Do You Have To Respond to a Subrogation Letter?

Published on August 20, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp

Settlement

Insurance companies are extremely fond of collecting premiums from their customers but what they’re not fans of is paying out benefits. There might come a time when you need to file a claim with your insurance company to get reimbursed for medical expenses or car repairs as a result of an accident. After you get paid by your insurance company, they will seek a way to get that money back. That is when a subrogation letter is generated and sent to all the involved parties. How long do [...]
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What Do I Do After I Win a Settlement?

Published on August 13, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp

Settlement

After suffering through the trauma of an accident, going through months of recovery, and then navigating through the insurance claim negotiation process with the help of your attorney, you are finally awarded a settlement. Congratulations! Now, you’re asking, “What do I do after I win a settlement?” Awarded Damages Before any settlement is agreed to, you need to come up with the right amount of compensation to demand. Your award could cover the following three types of damages: Special Compensatory Damages These will be all direct expenses related [...]
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