What is a release of claims? Why am I being asked to sign one after an auto accident?

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What is a release of claims? Why am I being asked to sign one after an auto accident?

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Elkton Auto Accident Lawyers Bowers Law

Күн бұрын

Maryland Accident and Injury Attorney Jobeth Bowers discusses the legal document known as a release of claims, and how it impacts an accident or injury claim. This video is for general information, and should not be seen as specific legal advice for any injury claim. If you are being presented with a release of claims by an insurance company, do not hesitate to contact our office at 410-855-6200 or 855-MD-Crash to discuss the value of your accident case and whether signing the release is in your best interest. Consultations of this nature are always free, and have no obligation to hire our office.

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@itzjackie9091 Жыл бұрын

Answered everything I needed thank u !

@mcrick8931 3 ай бұрын

what if your being forced to sign or you miss the deadline for the claim

@Bowerslawmd 3 ай бұрын

These are 2 very different questions- Missing the deadline, if you're referencing the statute of limitations could completely bar you from any recovery at all. Being forced to sign the release is a completely different issue that I wouldn't want to address in a public forum. You are more than welcome to reach out to me directly to discuss particulars of your question, even if it is only hypothetical.

@mcrick8931 3 ай бұрын

@@Bowerslawmd Im Canadian probably different laws Thanks tho, its take there offer or hire a lawyer an go broke

@cesarriv5446 2 жыл бұрын

they want me to sign my release but I'm still in the dark about medical expenses and what my net settlement take-home should I sign a release for my lawyer or should I get these explain to me before I sign the release

@Bowerslawmd 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like you should have at least a ballpark idea of what your net recovery will be before agreeing to a settlement/signing a release. I know that there are some situations in which medical bills get reduced prior to disbursal, but at least knowing a worst-case-scenario for net recovery is essential.

@atyourservicecleaningllc9894 Жыл бұрын

I got my car repaired and released to me and i have yet to sign any release forms. 60 days now

@Bowerslawmd 3 ай бұрын

The releases we're referencing here are mostly pertaining to injury claims, not the vehicle. Often times they will repair the vehicle, and no release will be signed at all. If the vehicle is a total loss, that's different paperwork, that often includes some release language.

@akshaykumar555 6 ай бұрын

Hi my attorney says you will have 30k in your pocket after billing and everything and now he wants me to sign releasing documents i am worrying if i sign and dont get what he says or cheats me is there another party who can help me in this matter or would he do what he says?

@Bowerslawmd 5 ай бұрын

I would request to see and at the same time sign a disbursal sheet for the settlement proceeds. That should show all of the bills being paid, attorney fees, expenses, and monies due to you.

@chadspinalbosd007 8 ай бұрын

If I sign this does this void my diminish value claim?

@Bowerslawmd 3 ай бұрын

You will want to read the terms of the release and see if they are proposing a release of just any potential injury claims, or if property damage or diminished value is included in this release.

@shirlsworld4902 2 жыл бұрын

What if there was two insurances involved and they want you to sign a release for one

@Bowerslawmd 2 жыл бұрын

Are you referring to two at-fault insurance companies, or are you talking about your insurance company and the at-fault driver's insurance company? Most states only require releases for the at-fault insurance company's claim.

@shirlsworld4902 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. But the insurance that’s hit me is supposed to be at fault they said. Yet I was only the passenger in the car that got hit. They want me to sign a release of all claim for the insurance car that hit me . Then they said they will go after the other insurance (which carries more money on it’s claim) after I sign. I rather them go to court because I thought signing a release of all claim would stop me from taking any legal action later. Plus I’m not done treatment

@Bowerslawmd 2 жыл бұрын

@@shirlsworld4902 Do you have an attorney assisting you with this?

@shirlsworld4902 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bowerslawmd yeah

@shirlsworld4902 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bowerslawmd yes I do but I didn’t sign anything. I never got to see any original paperwork