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5 Things You Should Never Do After A Car Accident

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It is easy to find articles on the internet that tell you what to do after a car accident. However, you will scarcely see the article that tells what you should not do. If you have injuries, and need compensation for your pain and suffering, there are a few things that you should never do. Here are five things that can mess up your compensation package.

1. Admit Fault

Even if you know that you are partly responsible for an accident, you should never admit fault. Allow the police and the insurance company to do their investigations without your advice. You will not do yourself any favors by admitting that you had a hand in the accident. It is best to say nothing.

2. Leave The Scene

Never leave the scene of an accident without report it to authorities. You must also exchange information with the other driver. In most cases, the police will come and make a report. However, when there is inclement weather or many accidents at the same time, they may be unable to come. If the other party is injured, you have a legal and ethical obligation to call for help. You can get in serious trouble if you don’t do the honorable thing and get help. Don’t leave until all these details are taken care of.

3. Avoid The Doctor or Their Advice

You cannot file a personal injury claim without plenty of documentation from the doctor. Additionally, if you are not following doctor’s orders, this can also look bad on you. You want to make sure that you do everything that the doctor instructs. Otherwise, it could look like you are purposely avoiding getting better. You need to be examined by a doctor within 24 hours after the accident. Not all injuries will show up immediately after a wreck. You may have symptoms appear a week later. Still, it is important to have this documentation for the case.

4. Try To Handle A Case On Your Own

Many people think they can avoid the legal fees, and they try to handle a case on their own. Personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that they won’t get paid unless you win. In most cases, the compensation package is much larger with an attorney than if you were to try to handle it on your own. According to All Law, the average claimant can receive up to three and a half times their expenses with the help of an attorney. The insurance company knows when a good lawyer is on the case, and they are more apt to negotiate with a legal professional.

5. Give A Statement To The Insurance Company

The insurance company may contact you. They will try to get you to record a statement of the events. Never give a statement to any insurance company without your attorney present. A Dallas Car Accident Lawyer will recommend what you should and shouldn’t say. Remember, they are looking for anything they can get out of paying you a dime. You want to be savvy. Saying things like “I feel fine,” can come back to haunt you later. The insurance company, can and will twist your words to make it appear that nothing is wrong with you.

These five things are just a few of the common mistakes made by those who are in an accident. It is a stressful time for all. However, take a few minutes and get your thoughts in order. One little mistake could cost you big time.

 



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