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3 Things That Will Jeopardize Your Injury Claim

18 March 2016

Dianne Ellis

Personal injury cases take place all the time. Whether a dog attacked you or you were injured walking into a store, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. However, the whole personal injury process might be a little confusing and overwhelming. There are a lot of specifics that come into play to make sure you don't end up losing out on the money you deserve. To make sure you get the maximum amount possible for your injuries, here are three things you don't want to do during your case.

Forget to go to the doctor.

After being injured, you need to go to the doctor and get checked out. Not only do you need to know what the extent of your injuries are, but you need to know how long it is going to take you to get back on your feet and to doing all of the things that you normally would. You also need to make sure you follow-through with all medical appointments to make sure you get back on your feet quickly. If you don't go to the doctor like ordered, it makes it look like you aren't invested in your recovery.

Discuss your case when on medication.

If the insurance adjuster tries to get you to give a statement or discuss the case when on medication, you need to tell them that you aren't able to talk at that time. When heavily medicated, it can be difficult to think straight, let alone remember what you said down the road. You should only talk to the insurance company when your lawyer is there with you and can advise you on what questions to answer and what questions to avoid.

Agree to a settlement early on.

While you might want to jump on an insurance settlement right off the bat, that isn't going to be in your best interest. You need to refrain from taking any settlements until you really know what it is that you are dealing with in terms of injuries and recovery time. Give it time to see how long it is going to take you to recover and how long you are going to need therapy or other medical treatments. Your attorney will be able to point you in the right direction of when to settle and when to wait.

By making sure that you don't make one of the mistakes above, you can get the maximum amount possible in your claim. For more information, contact a company like Smith & O'Hare PS Inc. 

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