Strengthen Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

If you have been injured due to the negligence of another party, you are entitled to compensation through a personal injury claim. Do not wait to contact an experienced personal injury attorney who can help you prepare your case and tell you what your case is worth. An experienced personal injury lawyer will help to determine a fair settlement, will fight for your rights through negotiation or take your case to court through litigation when necessary.

There are some things that you can do to strengthen your personal injury claim, and things you should not do that could hurt your case. Listen to your attorney and follow these tips to strengthen your claim of personal injury. 

1) Do not hesitate to seek medical treatment.  Seek medical treatment quickly as soft tissue injuries could worsen over time and you may have encountered injuries that you are not completely aware of. It will help your case to document your injuries as soon as possible as soft tissue injuries may worsen over time.

2)  Keep good records of all medical expenses and missed work.  Be sure to keep good records of all injuries and medical expenses including prescriptions and hospital records. Keep all your pay stubs and document your income lost due to injuries.

3)  Do not say too much after an accident. It is difficult to know exactly what to do following an accident and you may be in shock following a serious injury. It is important to speak to a personal injury lawyer, or car accident attorney when involved in an automobile accident, before saying too much to the other party, police or bystanders. Details may emerge that could help your claim although saying too much could jeopardize your case.

4)  Do not post on social media. This is extremely important and is one of the worst things someone can do to hurt their case. If someone posts themselves out waterskiing or playing sports when claiming serious personal injury, they could very well lose their case.  Do not post anything about the accident or any activities that may contradict your claim. Social media accounts are often a Goldmine for the insurance adjuster of the other party.

5) Do not speak with the other party’s insurance company.  It is important to not speak with the other party’s insurance company until you have retained your own personal injury lawyer.  It is their job to find a weakness in your case to either reduce your settlement or altogether deny it.

Follow these tips if you’ve been injured due to the carelessness, recklessness or negligence of another and contact the experienced law firm of Schiff & Associates

Schiff & Associates has recovered the maximum compensation allowed under the law for personal injury victims for over 35 years. We offer trusted legal representation through skilled negotiation and litigation and fight for the settlement you deserve. Contact us for experienced legal representation to get the most for your personal injury claim in Ohio.