Blackburn Romey | South Bend Personal Injury Lawyers

Rita, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention, though we regret any lingering dissatisfaction you have with the services you received. While we appreciate your feedback, due to confidentiality and the passage of time (you accepted your settlement over a decade ago), revisiting the specifics of the matter in this forum presents challenges. We do not force clients to accept offers, but offer advice based on our experience and the risks involved going forward. Cases derive their “value” from a myriad of factors. Sometimes even when a car crash is clearly the fault of the other party, the medical treatment and injuries that follow aren’t that severe. Or the injuries can’t be linked to the crash. Also, a failure to treat for the injuries can hurt the “value” of the claim. Insurance companies (and many juries) look at untreated symptoms either as evidence of no injuries or as a “failure to mitigate damages.” In other words, if someone doesn’t treat for the claimed injuries, the response from a jury or insurance company typically is one of the two: “Well, you weren’t hurt,” or, “You were hurt, but you didn’t seek medical treatment to try to get better.” Nonetheless, we value your perspective and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience further, if feasible. Our commitment to client satisfaction remains unwavering, and we're here to address any questions or concerns you may have. Please feel free to reach out to us at your convenience, and we'll do our best to assist you.