Uber car accidents make headlines. However, when you are directly involved in one of these accidents and are trying to get compensation for your losses, reading about how Uber tries to avoid responsibility and leaves the victims penniless can be frustrating.
But what’s surprising: your Uber car accident case is not like that. You are offered a very fast settlement! Here are 5 signs that might make you want to tell him no.
They seem very interested in signing
Fighting Uber doesn’t always feel like a fight. The insurance adjuster may seem kind and sympathetic to your problem and offer a quick resolution. However, the offer itself has conditions, namely that you will most likely sign it immediately to avoid fighting with them. If you refuse, you’ll get less, so of course, you should accept their initial deal and move on.
Insurance companies generally don’t offer money without a fight. If it looks like that, there may be something else going on.
They try to blame you
Another tactic to get people to accept an early settlement is to emphasize that they are also responsible for the accident. Maybe you were speeding a little or weren’t paying attention to the road, which the officer used as a way to get you to sign. However, even if you are partially at fault, that does not mean you are not entitled to any compensation.
The amount seems to only cover the minimum amount
Your Uber accident insurance settlement will likely include:
Cost of treatment
Car repair costs
Loss of wages
Pain and suffering
The initial offer does not cover nearly all of these things, especially costs in the “pain and suffering” category that must be negotiated. If your settlement amount seems like it will only cover car repairs and medical expenses, you probably shouldn’t sign it.
They don’t answer your questions
Empathy doesn’t dig deep into insurance claims, and if you ask your insurance adjuster questions about your settlement, and how they came to that final offer, you probably won’t get a clear answer. A clear answer means you’ll only know how much you’re entitled to, defeating the purpose of a quick settlement with Uber.
The attorney did not consider the issue
It is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible after a car accident. However, even if you don’t work with a lawyer from the start, consider hiring one to consider your settlement offer. Nine times out of ten your attorney will recommend that you go back to the negotiating table and rethink the amount you should offer in your settlement.