Settling your child’s Ohio injury claims before consulting an attorney can be a major mistake!

Rushing into a settlement with an insurance company could cause serious financial harm to your family. Insurance companies often try to contact the parents of an injured child within a few days of the accident in order to settle the claim quickly.

The money may look good initially until it's discovered that the child was more seriously injured than initially thought, or that the entire settlement will be gobbled up having to pay medical bills.

The way it works is that the insurance company sends a check and a document for the parents to sign that effectively ends the case. So, even if it later becomes apparent that the child's injuries are far more serious than initially thought, no further recover is possible.

In one case we handled - and this example is just one of many we could point to - the child had a broken arm and a scar on his face. The insurance company offered an amount to settle the case that was tens of thousands too low, which the adjuster surely knew. Fortunately, the parents realized they might need some guidance and they consulted our office before signing any paperwork.

Do not be in a hurry to settle the case. Just politely inform the insurance adjuster that you're going to consult with an attorney to make sure your child's rights are protected.

If you or someone you know has a child who has been injured in an Ohio child accident contact our Toledo, Ohio accident attorneys to order your FREE copy of Little Kids, Big Accidents.