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Here are 5 simple ways to maximize your personal injury settlement.
Nobody knows when an accident will affect them, but injured parties can keep in mind these tips before or immediately after an accident happens so that they can maximize their personal injury settlement.
Skipping these steps and possibly losing a personal injury settlement, or not winning a large enough settlement, can mean the injured party has to deal with the monetary burdens of medical bills, lost wages, and more.
Personal injury victims whose injuries were a result of another parties negligence may be entitled to significant compensation if they follow these 5 tips:
1. At the scene of the accident:
Document the accident in as much detail as possible
Take down contact information of witnesses
Call the police if necessary
Take photographs of the accident and any property damage
2. Seek immediate medical attention:
Get all recommended treatments
Take prescriptions
Don’t miss follow up appointments
3. Consult with an experienced personal injury attorney:
Don’t speak to anyone except your personal injury attorney first
If you don’t know what to do ask your attorney
Don’t miss the statute of limitations
4. Don’t speak to other parties’ insurance companies:
Don’t agree to recorded statements
Ask your attorney before speaking to any other party
Learn what’s covered under your insurance policy
5. Document the aftermath of the accident:
How has the injury impacted your life and caused you to change your way of living and/or how you support your family?
Keep a journal of all the ways that the injury has caused issues for you so that you can present them with your case
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