Blakely, GA Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

You may have waited too long - you have 2 years unless the condition was hidden or the damages from the condition was hidden - you say you were exposed and harmed but unaware but you have proof of the harm - I'm confused by those statements as they seem to contradict the timing of your knowledge - can you explain further - what is your proof exactly?    

You need to be comfortable with your medical prognosis before settling the case.  If you give a release prior to having a good idea of your future problems, you take those are your own risk.  I usually advise clients to wait until they have a good prognosis before settling their case.

If I understand your question: once an injured party signs a release does that include any later claims that may develop from the original accident - or is the release forever? The answer is yes. Insurance companies want to close their claim files as soon as possible. That is why the often call injured parties within days, sometimes house of the collision / accident. They want to "nip it in the bud", before the true extent of the harm becomes know. As injury claims linger, people being to see more and more of the harms and losses they suffer. These get added to the claim and can increase the value, or money the insurance company may end up paying to settle the claim. California Law says that a release only applies to the known claims from an accident. However, ALL insurance companies make the injured party give up this right when they sign a release for claims to their body or what are called bodily injury claims. This is why you should always consult with an experienced consumer lawyer who helps people with injury matters.