Got into an Accident? Here’s How We Can Help You With Injury Claims

When it comes to accidents, the stress can be unbearable. Not only are you dealing with the physical pain of your injuries, but you have to worry about how it will affect your life and finances. That’s where we, YourLawyer.com, come in! Our team is experienced with helping people get through these challenging times by providing them with a no-nonsense claim process that will care for all their needs. If you’ve been injured, and need help filing a claim for damages, contact us today! In this blog post, we will discuss what you should do to win personal injury claims.

1. Be Transparent With your Attorney

When you come to us for help, you must give us all the information about your accident. We can’t work with even one missing detail because this may severely affect your case. This is why you must always be honest and transparent when talking to your attorney. Be completely forthcoming about what happened, including where the incident occurred, who was involved (e.g., yourself, the other party), how it happened, etc.

2. Keep Records of Everything

You can never be too thorough when filing for injury claims through the insurance company; the more proof you have, the better. If you keep records of everything related to your accident from start to finish, you’ll have a plethora of materials to give your attorney. This includes notes regarding who was at fault, any medical records you received, photos of the scene after the accident, videos of the event if possible, etc. Also, make sure to keep receipts for anything you purchase that is related to the accident.

3. File a Police Report

Accidents happen all the time, but only a small percentage have police reports associated with them. If you’re able to file a police report after your accident, doing so will greatly increase your chances of winning personal injury claims. For us as your attorneys to prove that you were not at fault in an accident, we need evidence from an unbiased source. The police report can provide these hard facts about what happened, which helps strengthen your case.

4. Seek Medical Attention Immediately

If you were injured in an accident, you must seek medical attention immediately, no matter how big or small. Getting treatment for injuries is essential to ensure that they don’t get worse with time. Even though it can be a hassle to get medical care, being proactive about your health is the only way you’ll have a shot at winning personal injury claims. If you have already been treated for injuries and would like to present medical records as proof, don’t worry! We’re able to bring in a medical expert who will help verify that you were hurt during the accident.

5. Do Not Discuss Settlement Before Speaking With Us

One of the people’s biggest mistakes when filing personal injury claims is discussing settlement with the insurance company before speaking with an attorney. Sometimes, when one person starts talking about the settlement before consulting a professional, it looks like that person is the guilty party in the situation. Insurance companies are known for exploiting any sign of guilt or vulnerability, so even if you think that settlement is your best option, don’t discuss it with them until after you have consulted with us.

6. Take Photos and/or Videos

If you can, try to take photos of the scene after the accident. If you’re able to do this safely (i.e., without putting yourself in danger), doing so will really help strengthen your case as it provides evidence that backs up the claim. For instance, if a drunk driver hits you, photos of the scene with a timestamp will prove just how fast they were going at the time. Also, you should take videos if possible. Video footage is one of the most effective ways to demonstrate that you were not at fault in an accident because it provides unbiased facts about what happened when recording starts and stops.

7. Remember to Stay Calm

Even though it’s important to be thorough and truthful when filing personal injury claims, the most important thing you can do is remember to stay calm. If you create a scene at accident scenes or get into verbal altercations with the other party involved, insurance companies will scrutinize this as evidence that you were at fault in some way. When in doubt, the best thing to do is just clam up and get yourself to safety before filing claims.

8. Fill Out and File the Correct Paperwork

Depending on the state you live in, there may be different forms of paperwork that your attorney needs to fill out and file on your behalf. Because of this, it’s essential that you fill out all the correct documentation before speaking with us or handing over any information about an accident. If we can’t present the correct paperwork to the court, your case will be thrown out. So before doing anything else, make sure that all forms are filled out and filed as soon as possible so we can start working on your behalf.

9. Take Note of the Filing Deadline

Each state has a different time frame in which claims can be filed. Because of this, you must take note of the deadline for filing paperwork. If you wait and file after the filing deadline, there will likely be some penalty fee involved, and we’ll have to start all over again. Save yourself from having to go through the process again by remembering the filing deadline and getting paperwork filed before it’s too late.

10. Consult With the Best Personal Injury Attorney

When it comes time for you to file personal injury claims, make sure you consult with the best personal injury lawyer in your area. An experienced attorney will be able to help you receive the most compensation for your injuries as quickly as possible, so make sure that you do as much research as possible before deciding on a law firm. Injured victims who choose to work with us can rest assured that they’re in good hands because we’re known for obtaining the maximum amount of compensation possible.

Just keep in mind that insurance companies are biased, so you need to find an attorney who understands your side of the situation and will explain it to them in a way they understand. Our YourLawyer.com law firm is known for being straightforward with insurance companies because we understand how important they hear us loud and clear.