What Should I Do If an Insurance Company Approaches My Family with a Settlement?

Immediately after a wrongful death, the insurance company for the at-fault party may contact your family about a settlement. Unfortunately, these immediate settlement offers favor the insurance company, not your family. They are intended to get you to sign off on your legal rights for a minimal amount of money, and they do not take into account the full extent of the losses your family has suffered. Do not give a statement, sign any paperwork, or cash a check from an insurance company without talking to an attorney about your rights.