What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
I will be receiving a settlement at policy limits for an accident that occurred almost two years ago. Trial was scheduled for next week...and settlement was reached.
It seems the whole process was more a formality than anything and everyone involved knew that policy limits would be paid out eventually due to the severity of my injuries (arbitrator estimated the case being worth $750K.
I did use an attorney and he is getting his %, but what I am wondering is if I had not used an attorney, would I still have been awarded policy limits without too much effort...or would the insurance company have spun circles around me? I know no one has a crystal ball to know what would have happened without an attorney, I'm just curious to hear what others think...who may have some experience with settlements. To me, it just seems like my attorney really didn't do all that much and had the whole process down to a routine and didn't have to "fight" for anything.
Thanks for sharing.
I will be receiving a settlement at policy limits for an accident that occurred almost two years ago. Trial was scheduled for next week...and settlement was reached.
It seems the whole process was more a formality than anything and everyone involved knew that policy limits would be paid out eventually due to the severity of my injuries (arbitrator estimated the case being worth $750K.
I did use an attorney and he is getting his %, but what I am wondering is if I had not used an attorney, would I still have been awarded policy limits without too much effort...or would the insurance company have spun circles around me? I know no one has a crystal ball to know what would have happened without an attorney, I'm just curious to hear what others think...who may have some experience with settlements. To me, it just seems like my attorney really didn't do all that much and had the whole process down to a routine and didn't have to "fight" for anything.
Thanks for sharing.