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MagickMuffin

(17,297 posts)
5. As everyone has stated DO NOT SIGN THE CHECK
Mon Feb 20, 2012, 01:56 PM
Feb 2012

If your friend needs to seek recourse signing the check will null her efforts.

She needs to continue to pursue this case. If she signs the check it means she accepts the final judgment.

She obviously had a lousy lawyer and he needs to be brought to the attention of the Board, as Ellen mentioned. He should have continued to involve her in HER CASE. He did not inform her that HE decided on a settlement without her knowledge. SHAME ON HIM!

When I was involved in a major car accident (Texas) and got hit from behind a couple of times, my lawyers informed me the whole way, and I was involved through the process. I was called into the office to either accept or decline the final settlement. I was told that if it went to trial I probably wouldn't receive any more benefits than the offer I had, and therefore I went ahead and agreed to the final settlement.

I still have symptoms to this day, but I have learned to live with it.

Good Luck to your Friend. I wish her the best. Thanks for caring for her interests, you are a good friend to have.



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