I was recently rear ended by an uninsured motorist. It wasn’t a very bad accident, but I do have to replace the rear bumper and took a couple days off for whiplash related soreness. I have uninsured motorist insurance, and the insurance company wants to offer me $500, but wants me to sign an indemnification clause. It’s a page and a quarter, so it’s not terribly long, but I’m not sure I should sign it quite yet. I’m assuming indemnification clauses are common practice, and I doubt I will have further expenses in the foreseeable future, except taking time off work to deliver and pick up my vehicle. Is this something I should sign or could I have an attorney look at the documents for free?
Good luck on getting an attorney to look over everything for free. You should pay the attorney. Whether the $500 is fair, depends on how much injury you hav received. You should pay an attorney for his advice to rest comfortably, that you are making the right decision.
Joe Marman
Law Office of Joseph Marman
8421 Auburn Blvd. #145
Citrus Heights, CA 95610-0394