Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 2:10 am Post subject: release from all liability form
I am ready to settle a claim from an IL auto accident. The driver at fault has the same insurance as me. I had a slight concussion, and really don't care to seek out any additional money for what I experienced. I just want to get medical bills paid and go on with life. My car has been repaired and paid for as well as the rental. The adjuster sent a release of all liability form and only included the amount due for medical bills. The forms states release from injury and property. Does that mean the automobile repair and rental costs (though already paid through insurance) need to be included in the total dollar amount as well?
Probably could have but it does not matter much. It's not like they could ask for that money back. You could always reques that they change the amount or send an injury only release for that amount. Personally, I'd not sweat the amount listed but I may request an injury only release and not an all claims release.
The adjuster sent a release of all liability form and only included the amount due for medical bills.
IMO it shouldn't matter much.
The release from liability form is a part of the claim process, which the recipient party has to sign in order to confirm that he will not initiate further claims on the other party for the same damages.
Well, I guess they have feared that you might claim against the same injuries in the future. The insurance company is likely to safeguard the interest of their client and therefore needs the liability release letter from you.
Medical injuries can often surface in due course even after getting healed temporarily. The release from liability form then will prevent you from claiming further against the other driver's insurance. It may also limit your chances to file a lawsuit against the party at-fault to recover damages.
I agree with all don't sweat it at all...In over twenty years I had a property damage release signed about three times...I think she pulled the wrong release...if you want just scratch that part out...sign and send back..(that's what I'd do...inital where you scratched it out).. _________________ Have you been helped by a poster? Do you want to show your appreciation? YOU CAN !! Just simply click on the donate button and send them some coin!
