If you have been injured in an accident, you want to get the maximum amount of compensation available so that you are able to make a full recovery, without worrying about medical bills and lost income.
What you do after your injury makes a big difference in the outcome of your case. Here are some tips to help you maximize your injury compensation.
1. Preserve Evidence
Take pictures of the accident scene, especially any damage incurred. Talk to and get the contact info for any participants and witnesses. Make sure authorities such as police or paramedics are involved, so that you have a professional documentation, and get copies of any police and medical reports.
Your attorney will follow up on all of these elements, but whatever you can do to strengthen the case will help.
2. Get Medical Attention
Don’t wait to see the doctor. Not only do you want the best chance of healing properly, but you need proper documentation of your injuries. Follow all of your doctor’s instructions, make all therapy appointments, and if you have any legitimate reason to miss them make sure they are documented by the doctor.
3. Don’t Limit the Scope of Your Claim or Move Too Fast
Don’t assume you are eligible for only one type of damages and are only owed out of pocket losses. You can be compensated for emotional and psychological damages, as well as loss of regular activity.
You also might be able to claim future damages if you haven’t fully recovered from your injuries by the time the case is decided.
Also, it is certainly tempting when you are injured to try and get compensation as quickly as possible. The other side knows this, and will try to use your eagerness to get you to agree to a much smaller settlement than you deserve. Be patient and follow your attorney’s advice on what the various scenarios may entail.
4. Follow Through
In the same vein as following your doctor’s course of treatment to the letter, make sure you are following the course set out by your attorney, the court, and any challenges the other side may make. If you are asked to see certain experts, file certain documents, show up for various meetings, make sure you do all of those things except in the most extreme cases. Building an Injury Case requires a methodical attention to detail, and no detail is too small. They all add up to make for a stronger case.
5. Stay Off of Social Media
We understand that social media is a big part of people’s lives these days, but it is best to avoid it altogether during the duration of your case. Any statements about your injuries, even just to reassure your friends that you are okay, can be manipulated and used against you. Even what you may think are completely innocent posts, such as having dinner or going for a walk, can be used against you in ways you never anticipated. The other side is absolutely watching what you post. Don’t give them anything to work with.
If you follow these simple tips, and any others your attorney gives you, you will be doing doing everything you can to assure your success in your Injury Compensation Case.
If you have been injured in an accident, don’t hesitate to contact us today.