Should You Sign a Release Document to Receive Your Settlement Check
You have been involved in a significant car accident and you get in touch with the insurance company of the careless driver. The company wants to settle the case with you, but before that, they want you to sign a document called a release. Should you ever sign such a document, before you have spoken to your attorney? The insurance company of the careless driver has ongoing discussions, and finally they decide to make you an offer. You think the offer is quite reasonable, but before they can send you the check, they want you to sign a document called a general release. This document,