Property Damage
On
property damage
settlement checks
watch for the
language put on the
back of the check
that the check was
for full
settlement of all
claims, including
bodily injuries, even
though there had
been no discussion
or understanding
that you were
settling your bodily
injury claims.
You can give up your rights for a claim for medical or other injuries by cashing the property damage check with that language even if the check was for the exact amount of the property damage.
Have your lawyer review your property damage settlement check to make sure you have not given up your rights to your bodily injury claims. Often it is best to have the property damage check go directly to the repair shop if you vehicle is repairable.
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