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Things That Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim

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If you were hurt in an accident, whether it was a car crash or slip and fall accident, you may be entitled to compensation. However, in order to receive fair compensation, you have to avoid saying and doing the wrong things.

Here are a few things that can hurt your personal injury claim

Not Collecting Evidence

A personal injury claim requires sufficient evidence. As such, you will need to gather as much evidence as possible about your case. Start off by taking photos of the accident scene. For instance, if you were in a car accident, you may want to take photos of all the vehicles involved in the accident, skid marks on the road and traffic signals. If you sustained physical injuries, like cuts or bruises, take pictures of those too. If police arrived at the scene of the accident, remember to obtain a copy of the police report.

Additionally, write down everything you remember about the accident in a journal. For example, if you were hurt in a car accident and noticed that the other driver was distracted beforehand, write that information down.

Neglecting to Seek Medical Care

Some accident victims do not seek immediate medical care because they feel fine. However, some injuries, like concussions and whiplash, do not always show symptoms right away. That is why it is essential to get emergency medical care no matter what. A doctor has to assess your injuries and then recommend the proper treatment. If you do not see a doctor soon enough, your injuries could worsen and become more difficult to treat. Delaying medical care can also cause the insurance company to reject your claim.

Failing to Consider All Liable Parties

When you decide to file a personal injury claim, it is important to consider all liable parties. For example, if you were injured in a truck accident, the truck driver may not be the only party to blame. The trucking company or trucking manufacturer may also be held responsible.

Lying to Your Lawyer

If you hire a personal injury lawyer to help you with your claim, you must be completely honest. If you lie or leave out certain details, your lawyer may not be able to help you. For example, if you think you might be partially to blame for the accident, let your lawyer know. You don’t want your lawyer to be surprised later on.

Stopping Treatment Early

It is possible that you might start to feel better earlier than expected after an accident. However, that does not mean that you should stop your medical treatment prematurely. If you do that, you could jeopardize your health and injury claim. Follow your treatment plan all the way through.

If you sustained injuries in an accident, you should schedule a consultation with a personal injury lawyer, like one from Unidos Legales, to discuss your case.