
Cars, motorcycles, and other vehicle accidents can cause injuries that result in physical and financial strain. If you have sustained a personal injury, file a personal injury claim to receive fair compensation. Here is how you can maximize your claim.
Even when you don't see any visible injuries after the accident ensure you get treatment. For example, you may not feel any pain or see physical injuries after the accident, but a medical professional might recommend therapy to heal trauma and shock. If you don't receive immediate medical attention, the defense can argue that the accident in question did not cause your injuries.
Ensure you keep all medical records, particularly the payment receipts. Your lawyer can use these medical records to show how much damage you suffered.
Injuries can affect your ability to effectively continue with your work. The result may be a loss of current and future earnings. Your employment records can help show the money that you lost as a result of the accident. Pay stubs and statements from your employer will prove your salary or hourly rate and the number of hours that you have missed work.
Employment records can also help you receive compensation for any loss of potential future income. For example, the injury may have affected your bonuses, salary increases, and retirement savings accounts.
Personal injuries can significantly alter the course of your life. You may have to stop working or get a new job. Ask your physician and your lawyer to do a prognosis of projected future medical care so that you can get compensation.
If the matter ends up in court, you will need sufficient evidence to prove the negligence and liability of the other party. Therefore, start gathering evidence as soon as the injury occurs. Start by surveying the scene of the accident and taking pictures and photos of the scene. If police officers visit the scene of the accident and write a report, get copies of that report.
Another task is to interview people who witnessed the accident and convince them to testify in court. You can also hire experts to provide a professional analysis of the accident, your injuries, and the impact of the accident on your life.
Social media is a public square where anybody can view the comments of other people. Claims adjusters and defense lawyers often check social media accounts and view posts, photos, and videos.
Your posts can then appear in court as evidence against you. For example, your submissions in court might indicate severe injuries, but your social media posts show that you are active and engaging in normal activities.
Insurance companies want to profit as much as possible. In a personal injury claim, the insurer will often start with the lowest offer possible. If you don't understand personal injury claims or are impatient, you might accept unfair compensation. Reject any offer that is too low or unreasonable and make your own counteroffer.
The process of negotiating with the insurance company requires bargaining skills. Remember to emphasize your strongest points and hint about going to court. Eventually, you may compromise and come to a final settlement with the insurance company. But if the offer still remains too low, file a lawsuit.
Receiving maximum compensation for your injury claim requires legal expertise and experience. Bernstein & Bernstein is a legal firm in Michigan that offers personal injury services. Our attorneys capitalize on the home-field advantage and work tirelessly to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to get started.
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