Auto Insurance Claims: Accident case brought to Small Claims and still asking to sign a waiver, satisfaction of judgment, small claims court

Question
I got into an accident about 6 months ago, the resulting 4 car accident ended up with no one taking liability. We brought the last vehicle to small claims court and WON our case. The judgment was in my favor and the driver of the vehicle was ordered by the court to pay me for the damages. The insurance agency since then contacted a lawyer type person to act as a middle person. Basically they wont give me the check until i fill the "satisfaction of judgment" for the court AND another form from their insurance company that basically releases them of all future liability.

Is it required of me to sign this form? Also what will happen if I don't? Isn't the person I sued still responsible to pay whether or not I sign the form from their insurance?

I don't mind signing the "satisfaction of judgment" from the court as I understand it's required, but the other form just seems "optional" to me.

Answer
Hi Jonathan,

Even though you won the judgement against the person, it is his insurance company that will make the payment. You will need to sign the forms in order to get the payment. If you do not sign the forms they will not issue you a check. If their are no other pending issues or claims, there should be no problem signing the forms. If their are other issues you will need to attempt to resolve those and then sign the forms and get your check.

I hope this helps
Richard Hixenbaugh