If you accept a settlement offer, you and the other party will sign it. The document will outline the settlement's terms, including the agreed-upon compensation amount. You should read it entirely and ensure you understand it. A settlement agreement is legally binding—once you sign it, you cannot change it.
If, after you have thought about reasonableness and the policy limit, you still think the offer you have is too low, you can reject it. Always reject a settlement offer in writing. Type a letter to your contact at the insurance company listing the reasons you think that their offer is too low.
We recommend that as soon as you can; you write an accurate note of exactly what happened; what was said to you by your employer and how you recall responding and reacting. These notes can help you provide evidence in a potential employment claim or negotiations on the terms of a settlement agreement.
Once an insurer receives an insurance claim, they may test your resolve by tabling a settlement offer. You can reject the first settlement offer to set the ground for settlement negotiations. A personal injury attorney can compile various sources of evidence to convince the insurer to a higher valuation of your losses.
I am writing in response to the settlement offer you presented on Settlement Offer Date, related to claim number Claim Number for the incident that occurred on Incident Date. After careful consideration, I must reject this offer as it does not meet my needs based on the severity and ongoing nature of my injuries.
Be as neutral and matter-of-fact as possible. If the insurance company made any error in its assessment of your claim, you should be clear when addressing that in your written communication. State the settlement offer you are willing to accept and the reasons why.
You can say something like ``I regret to inform you that I will not be accepting the (job title) position.'' If appropriate, you can briefly explain your reasons for declining, such as the position not being the right fit or you accepting an offer elsewhere. However, avoid going into too much detail.
You can reject the first settlement offer to set the ground for settlement negotiations. A personal injury attorney can compile various sources of evidence to convince the insurer to a higher valuation of your losses. Your attorney can propose a counteroffer, a value likely to cover your losses.
If you find the offer unacceptable, your attorney can draft a formal letter and propose a counteroffer. This letter should clearly state that the initial offer is unacceptable and refute any inaccuracies in the insurance adjuster's statements.
This letter should state: That you will not accept the initial settlement offer; The reasons why you feel you deserve a higher settlement amount; Each of their low-offer reasons, and your responses; The higher settlement amount that you will accept.