Personal injury claims allow those injured by negligence to seek financial recourse. However, compensation is not automatic and the plaintiff needs to present a strong case.
Plaintiffs often fall into several pitfalls. Here are some mistakes to avoid in personal injury claims.
1. Not seeing a doctor
Your well-being is the most important thing after any type of accident. In most cases, prompt medical care should be sought even as a precaution. With head injuries, seeing a doctor as soon as possible is essential.
The reasons for seeing a doctor extend beyond your health. Medical records play a key role in personal injury claims. If you don’t see a doctor after an accident, you could risk your health and legal claim.
2. Not gathering evidence
After a serious accident, you may be in a state of shock. Gathering evidence may be the last thing on your mind. However, if you can gather evidence, you should. Key evidence includes things like the contact information of witnesses and photographs of the accident scene. All of this can help to build a picture of the incident and help establish liability.
3. Settling too quickly
Insurance adjusters look after their interests. Ultimately, they want to minimize payouts and shift liability onto someone other than their client. Often, an insurer will try to get you to settle quickly. It’s important to refrain from this as the amount they offer will most likely not be enough.
These are just three common errors that should be avoided in personal injury cases. To maximize the value of your claim, it will help to seek legal guidance.
