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Ask a Lee's Summit, MO Auto Accident Attorney: When Will I Receive My Settlement?

If you are injured in a Lee's Summit motor vehicle accident, there's a good chance that the accident hurt more than your body .Your bank account may be suffering as well. If you're facing high medical bills and extended time away from work, financial matters are never far from your mind.

"When will I receive my settlement?"
Before the value of your case can be determined and a settlement offer can be made, you must either fully recover from your injury or reach maximum medical improvement. In cases of serious injury, this may take some time.

Maximum medical improvement refers to the point in your treatment where you are as well as you are likely to get. You may need additional medical care or even surgery, but at the point of maximum medical improvement, a doctor can confidently give an estimate of your future medical costs.

"But I need money now!"
As you look at your dwindling bank balance or that growing pile of medical bills, money is your first concern. If an insurance adjuster calls and offers you a settlement, you may be tempted to take this offer just to make the financial stress go away. Before accepting any settlement offer, discuss your situation with your Lee's Summit, MO auto accident lawyer.

Remember that once you settle, you are no longer eligible for compensation. If you settle too early, you will be responsible for your future medical bills - even if they are directly related to your Missouri accident injury.

"My doctor says I'm as well as I'm going to get - Now what?"
At this point, your Lee's Summit, MO car accident lawyer will obtain copies of all of your medical records and medical bills. He will use these documents to set a value on your injury. He may also include damages for your pain and suffering, disability, missed work, loss of earning capacity, and disfigurement in the value. He will then demand a settlement from the insurance company.

The insurance company will evaluate your claim and reply in about three weeks. If it takes longer, your attorney will follow up. If your case settles, your lawyer will work to ensure that the insurance company gets you your settlement in a timely manner. If the insurance company drags its feet or refuses to pay you a fair settlement, your Lee's Summit accident attorney may file a Missouri personal injury lawsuit.

"What can I do to ensure a timely settlement?"
Learn what you can do to protect the value of your Missouri accident claim in our free book, 10 Essential Steps You Must Take to Protect Your Injury Claim. If you'd like to discuss your accident with a Lee's Summit, MO accident attorney, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616.

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