Patience can be difficult when you are injured, medical bills are piling up, and you are waiting for your personal injury claim to be resolved, but giving your lawyer time to properly develop and negotiate your claim can make a significant difference. Insurance adjusters often delay responding to settlement demands, request additional medical records or documentation, seek repeated extensions, or simply take their time evaluating a claim because there is often little incentive for the insurance company to pay quickly — and delay can sometimes put financial pressure on an injured person to accept less than the claim may be worth. Your attorney’s job is to keep the claim moving while making sure your injuries, medical treatment, lost wages, future needs, and other damages are fully documented before recommending a settlement. Although waiting can be frustrating, accepting an inadequate offer simply to finish the process can have lasting consequences, particularly because a settlement generally ends your ability to seek additional compensation later. Staying patient, keeping your lawyer informed about your treatment, and allowing the negotiation process to work can help put your attorney in the strongest position to pursue fair compensation for your injuries. If you have been injured and have questions about your claim, contact our office at 253.858.5434 today to schedule a consultation and learn more about your legal options.