Have you been involved in a car accident? As traumatic as it can be, you should be aware of your (legal) options. Besides seeking immediate medical attention, the next thing you should do is contact a Los Angeles car accident attorney. You are going to need professional legal help to deal with the insurance company and what follows next.
Assuming that you already did all of that and are now in the middle of negotiations with the insurance company, you should know that at one point you may be offered a settlement, with a twist – confidentiality. The question is: is it a smart idea to accept an offer offered in confidentiality terms?
You should know the following before you deal with a non-disclosure agreement.
Let Your Attorney Check Everything
The worst thing you can do when facing a non-disclosure agreement is signed it. Yes, the offer looks way too good to pass the opportunity, but at the same time, you have no idea what you are signing. For that reason, you should never rush and put your name on the agreement. Instead, call your attorney and have him double, triple check the agreement before you sign it.
When considering a non-disclosure agreement, you need to be aware of both the positive and the negative aspect of signing one. Eventually, you will encounter problems concerning the agreement, but once it is signed, there is no going back.
At the same time, you will get a settlement, which is pretty much everything you want after the accident. Getting a deal is much better than fighting to get one, but when the deal has an NGO, it comes with a price. Think carefully before you make a final decision.
Terms Can Vary
Various non-disclosure agreements come with different terms. The key is to have someone with experience by your side who will guide you and explain to you everything that is written in the agreement. After signing a NGO, you cannot disclose any of the information concerning the settlement. In case you breach it, penalties will follow.
You have to ask your attorney (or the insurance company) to write the agreement clearly and concisely. Every clause, every detail, every single subclause has to be pointed out and written concisely. You need to make sure that you are aware of every single thing in the agreement before signing it.
And even once you fully understand the agreement, it is totally your choice whether you should agree to it or not. In case you decide not to agree to an NGO, you have the option of filing a personal injury claim. For that, you are going to need a personal injury attorney with experience and a strong background. This is where we step in; our attorneys have plenty of experience in handling personal injury cases and resolving them in client’s favor. Reach out to JML Law and they will help you get the deal you are after.
If possible, avoid signing a non-disclosure agreement if there is a chance of getting a settlement offer that does not include one. If you have to go to trial for it, don’t be afraid to do so. Contact for a free initial consultation to discuss your situation by calling 818-610-8800.