Easy Ways To Help Your Attorney During A Personal Injury Lawsuit
Michael Babboni
Personal Injury
Those hurt in an accident in Florida do have rights. Insurance policies often don’t fully cover the true expenses associated with an accident, and instead of being left struggling to pay your bills it's far better to contact a personal injury attorney and let them fight for your rights - getting you the compensation you need to get back on your feet and continue your life after an accident.An attorney can offer numerous benefits when you're trying to get what you're owed, and their experience will be one of the biggest factors in making sure that you make a full financial recovery. But what many injured people don’t' realize is that there are numerous things you can do to help our attorney. Even if you haven't chosen your personal injury lawyer yet, keeping a few key points in mind can dramatically improve your chances of getting a fair amount of compensation.
With that in mind, here's a rundown of some of the main things you can do to help your attorney get you what you're really owed.
• Seek Medical Attention - Under current PIP law, you only have a week to seek medical attention that will be covered under your policy. But beyond that, it's incredibly important to seek medical attention as soon as possible - even if you don't feel like you're hurt at all. The reason? Some injuries don't manifest for days after they occur. The sooner you see a medical professional, the easier it is for your attorney to prove that your injuries were indeed caused by your accident.
• Contact Your Attorney Soon - Just as you should get medical attention quickly, you also need to contact your Florida personal injury lawyer as soon as you can after the accident occurs. The longer you wait, the harder it will be for your attorney to start building your case.
• Keep Everything - Keep all of your medical bills, notes as to the missed hours at work because of your accident, and more. Every bit of documentation can be used by your lawyer to build your case and ensure that you get what you're owed.
• Avoid Talking to the Other Side - Instead, direct them to your lawyer. Talking to insurance companies or lawyers on the other side can actually end up hurting your case in a big way. Saying one thing that can be taken out of context is all it takes to completely destroy your chances of getting a settlement that's fair. Always let your lawyer handle the talking for you.
• Don't Accept Settlements - Similarly, don't accept any settlements that are offered to you by the other side. In almost every situation, they're just trying to get you to accept a settlement that's lower than you really owe. Your attorney will be able to review your case and negotiate a settlement amount that is actually fair for your injuries and the impact they had on your life.
• Be Honest - Above all else, be honest with your lawyer. They're here to fight for your rights, but if you lie or hide facts because you think they'll hurt your case, you will end up doing far more damage than if you just tell the truth. Give your lawyer all of the info they need and be honest.
• Don't Use Social Media - Or, at the very least, use it wisely. A post or comment on a friend's page here and there isn't a big deal in most cases. But, posting photos that can be taken out of context or posts that seem to suggest that you're not as injured as you are could be enough to derail your case and make it harder to get what you're owed. Social media usage should be something you consider carefully during your case.
These basic steps can help you make it easier on your attorney and ensure that they are able to stand up for your rights and get you what you really deserve. Keep them in mind following an accident and you should be able to get the settlement you need to get your life back on track.