Why We Don’t Settle Fast—We Settle Fair
After an accident or injury, it’s understandable to want things resolved quickly. You may be out of work, attending endless medical appointments, and feeling overwhelmed. So when an insurance company makes a settlement offer early in the process, it might seem like a relief.
But at Auger Hollingsworth, we urge caution. A fast settlement might close the file—but it can leave you without the compensation you truly need. That’s why we don’t push quick resolutions just to move cases along. Our goal is not fast. Our goal is fair.
Here’s why that matters.
Early Offers Usually Favour the Insurance Company
Insurance companies don’t offer early settlements out of generosity. They do it to minimize their payout. When your injuries are still being diagnosed, your treatment is ongoing, or your recovery is uncertain, any settlement amount is just a guess. And guesses usually work in the insurer’s favour—not yours.
We’ve seen too many clients come to us after accepting a quick settlement elsewhere, only to realize later that their condition worsened or new medical complications arose. Once you accept a settlement and sign a release, your case is closed—permanently. That’s why we take the time to fully understand how your injuries affect your life before recommending any settlement.
A Strong Case Takes Time to Build
At Auger Hollingsworth, we invest in building your case the right way. That means:
- Collecting comprehensive medical records
- Consulting with your treatment providers
- Working with experts when needed (e.g. vocational, economic, life care planners)
- Calculating future care needs, income loss, and other long-term impacts
This takes time—but it ensures that when we do enter settlement negotiations, we do so from a position of strength.
We Know When to Settle—and When to Push Back
There’s a difference between avoiding delay and rushing to close a file. As experienced personal injury lawyers, we know when a case is ready for settlement—and when it’s smarter to wait.
Sometimes that means saying “no” to an offer and continuing to negotiate. Sometimes it means preparing for court. Whatever the case, you can trust that we will always act in your best interest—not just for today, but for your future.
You Only Get One Settlement. Let’s Get It Right.
A quick payout might help in the short term—but what happens if your condition worsens next year? What if you need surgery, can’t return to work, or require long-term care?
When you work with Auger Hollingsworth, we make sure your settlement reflects the full picture of what you’ve lost—and what you’ll need going forward.
We don’t settle fast. We settle fair. And that makes all the difference.
