Thank God and Honda . . . . .

[TilliamWe]

Re: Thank God and Honda . . . . .

...I do know that insurance companies will cover our expenses and will offer a "pain and suffering" settlement...

That is correct and the "pain and suffering" compensation is where people "make their money". You will too.
Your son is a minor, right?

 

[ehenry]

Re: Thank God and Honda . . . . .

Actually, my boy is an adult. He's 22. He has no clue about things such as this and I'm really just an advisor to him. Yesterday the claims adjuster called and wanted him to come in and sign some papers and let him look at his injuries. The adjuster told him it was just papers to allow them to have access to his medical records, which may be true. Kyle would have signed them in a heart beat without reading the first word. He didnt sign anything and he told the claims adjuster that any further communication is to come through me and if he wants to see his injuries he, the adjuster, can come to him. Kyle shouldn't have to run all over hells half acre for that guy.

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: Thank God and Honda . . . . .

Well, if you son truly isn't able to handle his affairs, then it's a good thing you're looking out for him. But since he's an adult, he'll have to be the one to authorize/sign anything. What the adjuster was asking for was a medical records release. He should have come to your son to explain it and and have him sign it. But as I said, your son won't even get anything unless he cooperates with the adjusters inquiries. And that starts with a statement and release of medical information. There isn't anything else the company can or will do unless they know the extent of the injuries, the diagnosis, and the prognosis. And as I said, NO money will be given until a full release is signed. That's just the way indemnity works.

 

[LadyFish]

Re: Thank God and Honda . . . . .

EF, I'm glad you are watching out for your son the way you are. I see more and more good people not get what they deserve because the try to handle this type of thing themselves.

Those in their early 20's trust the system too much and don't take into consideration the emotional trauma they just experienced and how it may have an affect on their ability to make the right decisions. They can't even begin to understand the games that are played by insurance companies and lawyers.

As a parent, you have the knowledge and experience that a 22 year can't possibly possess. This is a good example of those important times when a parent needs to step in and make sure his/her child is crossing all the "T's" and dotting all the "I's" an is not taken advantage of.

Good on ya.