You’ve probably suffered pain, impairment, lost revenue, and financial stress from mounting medical bills if you were injured by the negligence of others. Your life has been disrupted by no fault of yours.
A good accident attorney can help you heal, both financially and physically. You may be reluctant to contact someone. It is possible to wonder if your case will be strong enough or if enough compensation will be available to make it worthwhile.
This tool will help you determine if you have an accident case. If you do, our Las Vegas lawyers will fight to win your case. There are other things you can do.
We have compiled eight tips to ensure you receive maximum compensation for personal injury claims based on 50 years of experience in Las Vegas fighting for accident victims.
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1. Seek medical help
For two reasons, it is crucial that you seek medical attention after an accident. Your doctor will assist you in healing faster and to your fullest potential. Your doctor may be able detect and treat any accident-related health problems before they become worse.
This is the second important step in your legal case. Indemnity insurance companies won’t pay you money if you claim you have been injured. They will require proof. This proof must be provided by a doctor proving that you have suffered from health problems as a result.
Many people fear that their settlement money will be paid to the doctors who provided them with medical treatment. It is false. This is false. Without medical treatment, you may not be able to get any settlement. Medical treatment is what will determine your compensation. Your case’s value is determined by the amount of medical treatment you need to recover from your injuries. This documentation can be provided by your doctor.
2. Follow your doctor’s instructions
These are three instances of people who were involved in similar car accidents and had identical legal representation.
- Patient A does minimal treatment. He is reluctant to attend his appointments and doesn’t take the initiative to receive proper treatment for his injuries.
- Patient A begins with complete compliance. She is on time for most of her appointments. Sometimes she isn’t feeling well and cancels or reschedules her appointments. She eventually gets bored with the treatment and decides to quit.
- Patient C complies with all his doctor’s instructions, communicates well and attends all appointments promptly.
The case of Patient A is very small. Why? Because he received virtually no treatment. Insurance companies decide how much they will pay based on the cost of treating an accident-related injury.
Although patient B is likely to receive more compensation than that of patient A, she has not received consistent and complete treatment.
Patient C, on the other hand has made every effort to get the most compensation. The full treatment is equal to the entire value
Be on time for all your appointments. Schedule any additional tests or therapies that your doctor suggests immediately and make sure you follow up with all aspects of the testing and treatment.
Trust your medical professionals to help you, even if it is difficult or not what you want. This is not only good for your health but also essential to build a strong legal case.
3. Keep in touch with your doctors
When explaining what hurts and how it hurts, be honest and complete. You will not get anywhere if you are a tough guy or gal. Your legal case will benefit from more information that you share with your doctor.
4. Social media is a dangerous place to be
Insurance companies often hire experts to search social media accounts of accident victims for messages that could harm their case.
Imagine you have a leg injury from work and then post a photo of yourself playing basketball with your friends. Even if your post doesn’t show you playing, it can harm your case.
It’s not only your posts that can cause harm. Commenting on other people’s posts can also be a problem. A comment like “Nice game, but I had a great jump shot!” can have the same effect on your case as an incriminating photograph. You could be hurt by liking an organization or movement with negative undertones. It is best to stay away from social media until you have resolved your injury case.
5. Avoid direct communication between the insurance company and the other party
Although insurance companies can sound friendly and understanding over the phone, they could try to get you to give them details that could be detrimental to your case. Avoid speaking to their representatives. Instead, speak to an experienced attorney. This brings us to our next tip.
6. The legal experts are your best bet
An experienced accident lawyer will be familiar with the law of personal injury and how to use it to your advantage. While an insurance company might suggest that you were more at fault than their client in an accident, an attorney can counter this. Your attorney can help you build a case that maximizes your award, even if you are partially responsible.
Many people hesitate to hire an attorney due to fear of the cost. However, many accident lawyer have contingency payment arrangements. This means that you won’t have any obligation unless your attorney recovers money in your case.
7. Do not be seduced by low-ball offers
You may feel pressured by an insurance company to agree to a quick settlement. If your injury has taken a lot out of your savings, you might be attracted to the lure of quick cash. These lowball offers are often a waste of money compared to the potential earnings.
Future limitations and ongoing costs may not be considered in these offers. What happens if you need future surgery or long-term rehabilitation? What happens if you are unable to work because of your injuries?
Acceptance of a settlement agreement means you give up your right to request more. An experienced attorney can advise you on whether or not a settlement offer is reasonable and will cover your current and future costs.
8. Insurance companies shouldn’t exaggerate your pre-existing conditions
Insurance companies love to claim that injuries are pre-existing conditions. This is a favorite tactic. Insurance companies may claim that your back pain is caused by a slipped disc 20 years ago and not the slip-and-fall injury you have just sustained. You know that this is false.
Pre-existing conditions do not have to be a deal breaker. An experienced lawyer will be able to explain the laws and call out insurance companies’ bluff. In our five decades of existence, thousands of people have been helped by our law firm to get compensation for their injuries. Many of these victims had pre-existing conditions.
These eight tips will help you succeed in your personal injury case. Our Las Vegas accident lawyers can assist you. Our personal injury attorneys will also assist you in recovering property damages. This is something that few other firms can do. It could be a car or tree, a home fence, or any other property. We will help you to recover any value of the property.
Our family-owned business is family-operated. We treat you as family and fight tirelessly for your rights. The Tingey Injury Law Firm team is available to assist you with any type of injury or car accident. To schedule a consultation, click here.
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