As any personal injury attorney will tell you, a detailed record of your personal injury claim can make or break your case. Below are three common mistakes made by the plaintiff during a personal injury case and how these mistakes can be avoided.
Mistake #1: Failure to Obtain Immediate Medical Attention
A personal injury case focuses on just that -- a personal injury – so failure to obtain medical attention following the injury can put a stop to your case before it even begins.
- Before your personal injury claim goes to trial, it is typical to attempt to settle the case outside of court. While settling will save you from having to pay the costs associated with going to court, it's possible that you could get a settlement that is lower than what you deserve. Avoid making these common mistakes when settling a personal injury claim. Making Recorded Statements To An Insurance Adjuster There may be a time when settling your case that an insurance adjuster says they are unable to move your claim forward without giving them a statement on the record.
- The Veterans Affairs (VA) injury claim system can be confusing to understand and difficult to navigate. You could have all of the necessary evidence without your grasp, but it can be difficult to figure out how to make your evidence speak more clearly about your issues. If your claim has been denied and you don't know how to make your claim more successful, take the time to understand how the claim system works and how an attorney can help.
- If you have been involved in an automobile accident and injured through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, personal property losses and more. You may feel confident about the issue of fault in regards to your accident, but you should know that the determination of fault can sometimes be more complicated than it may at first appear. Read below to find out more about the issue of fault and how it could affect your compensation.
- You may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits if you have been diagnosed with AIDS/HIV and can no longer work at your job. The Society Security Association (SSA) will use an evaluation tool called the Residual Functioning Capacity (RFC) assessment to measure you mental, physical and sensory condition in connection with your ability to work at your job. The RFC plays a key role in the your Social Security Disability approval process, so read on for more information about how the RFC works.