Settlement Mill are Big
There is nothing wrong with a large law firm. Often, the ability to handle a high volume cases can be a good indicator of a past history of success for personal injury attorneys. However, when a law firm touts its size as one of the main reasons to choose it you should be concerned.
Settlement Mill Love Quick, Low Effort Settlements
Some car accident cases will settle quickly simply due to there being only a small amount of coverage. While in other cases may settle quickly because the injury victim heals quickly. But many settlement mills will begin pushing their clients to accept an early settlement offer from the insurance company even from their very first meeting.
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What Could Happen If a Settlement Mill Handles Your Claim?
If you have been seriously injured through someone else’s negligence, hiring a settlement mill to handle your case could be the worst decision you could make. You are likely to be treated as just another number by these lawyers, and worse still, your case is likely to settle for much less than it is worth. You need full and fair compensation for serious or catastrophic injuries. Otherwise, you and your family could be left without the resources you need and the long-term care your injuries require.
When Can a Quick Settlement Be a Bad Thing?
Settlement mill lawyers have no intention of going to trial and may not properly prepare your case. This can substantially affect your settlement.
The Telltale Signs of a Settlement Mill
The law firm whose ads you see repeatedly on local television stations can be tempting. But keep in mind that watching the advertisement may be the only time you’ll ever see the big-name lawyer. Instead, you may be shunted off to a paralegal and never see a lawyer—any lawyer—at all. You may not even speak with one.
Settlement Mills Are Not There for You Personally
A settlement mill will not help you navigate your way through the sometimes confusing medical care and rehabilitation system. They have no advice or attention to offer you. Instead, they want to close your case quickly so they can move on to the next one. Remember, they make their money by dealing in volume, not in helping you with your injuries.
How Can I Avoid a Settlement Mill?
We understand that, when you are injured, you may want to move quickly if you believe you have a case. But that means you may feel pressure to get on with it—to find a law firm and make things happen—once you suspect you have grounds for a suit.
