Legal Question in Personal Injury in Indiana

My husband was in a car accident in August 2010 where he was at fault. There were three minors injured in the other car. Our policy at the time carried $50,000 for the injury of one person and $100,000 as the maximum for all persons injured. We have just received an Authorization to Settle letter from our insurance company in which they are asking us to sign to settle with one of the passengers in the car for $11,000. The other two are still unsettled. Is there any reason that we should not sign this letter of settlement? And if we sign this letter, can this person still come after us personally for additional compensation?


Asked on 2/01/12, 7:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kenneth Wilk Rubino Ruman Crosmer & Polen

Yes, there may be a reason not to sign. The damages of ALL of the claimants should be ascertained and determined before any settlement is made with any claimant. You should have an independent attorney assist you to review the situation.

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Answered on 2/01/12, 5:47 pm


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