Originally posted on 05/15/2012:

Not to sound like an ambulance chaser but these injuries could continue to manifest in various ways for years. Medical costs could eventually add up to thousands. The insurance company knows this. If you settle now you forfeit the ability to pursue damages later, that's why she is in a hurry to get you to sign. I would not settle now for less than 10k. If they really want to end your ability to sue in the future they will attempt to haggle you down, but eventually agree.