Many motorists fail to get all they're entitled to in their car accident insurance settlement. Insurance companies try their best to settle a claim for the least amount possible. It's normal business practice. But, more often than not, the claimant is entitled to much more (sometimes thousands more) compensation in their car accident insurance settlement. The first offer from an insurance company can seem very appealing, especially with all the stress a motorist has about how they're going to settle the debt(s) they've incurred as a result of the accident. Insurance companies know this, and play on a person's insecurity to intimidate them into accepting their first offer. But, usually, it's really not the best car accident insurance settlement that can be offered. If a motorist isn't sure about what they're agreeing to, they have a right to consult with a car accident lawyer before they agree to anything.