If you ever end up committing any mistake while making any personal injury claim, then there can be a delay or your settlement process may end too. Therefore, you must always have the support of any personal injury lawyer while making your claim to avoid any mistake from your end.
The Jackson Law Group can provide you with a necessary Hillsville personal injury lawyer who may assist you to make your claim in a proper manner to avoid any mistakes.
The following are a few common mistakes that you must be aware of.
- Assuming that you cannot afford any lawyer
Often people are scared of upfront payment to be made to a lawyer and never hire a lawyer. However, a personal injury lawyer will only charge a contingency fee.
- You agree with everything that your lawyer tells you
Unless you question your lawyer, he will never know the actual reason for your injury and when it is discovered later, it will be too late.
- Assuming that you need to go to court
Rarely any case of personal injury ever goes to court. Your personal injury lawyer will ensure that your case is settled without going to court.
- Fail to file a claim within the stipulated date
You must hire an injury lawyer immediately after the injury even if you are in hospital. If you make a late claim then you may be denied even your rightful claim.
- Failing to see a doctor
Immediately after your injury, you must consult a doctor and get yourself checked so that you can claim for all kinds of injuries within the due date.
- Failing to follow the required treatment plan
If you fail to undergo a proper treatment plan then the insurance company may argue that you are faking your injury.
- Giving a recorded statement
Never give any recorded statement to any party without hiring your personal injury lawyer. All statements must be made in presence of him.
- Accepting the offer given by the insurance company
Often insurance companies may try to settle your case by paying you a minimum possible compensation that you should never accept.
- Not filing by thinking you are at fault
In any accident, the fault can be from both parties however, that should not stop you from filing your case. You may lose your rightful claim that way.
- Not considering all your damages
While filing your case you must consider all your damages and must consult your lawyer. Failing which you cannot claim it at a later date.
