What's included in a settlement process?

by Christy
(NC)

I was literally stopped a red light. As I was turning left when the green arrow light came on, the person at-fault ran the red light and hit me on my right front passenger side( including bumper, tire, front part of door).

My vehicle was considered totaled and I was given an amount the insurance company claimed it's worth.

My question is about this. I'm dealing with two different adjusters; a vehicle adjuster and a pain and suffering adjuster. Since I was given compensation, is this part of the settlement complete?

I mean is the vehicle amount given to me included in the overall settlement. Or is the vehicle part of the settlement complete?


Answer:


Hello Christy,

The property damage and the pain and suffering (injury) are separate processes. The property damage (car) usually is settled first. The injury claim could take months and/or years to settle.

Please see more about settling injury claims here: http://www.auto-insurance-claim-advice.com/how-to-settle-auto-liability-claim.html

Also consider how much you could get for your pain and suffering here: