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Settling a personal injury claim isn\u2019t always straightforward. Between insurance companies looking to minimize payouts and legal complexities that can impact your case, even a small mistake could cost you the compensation you deserve.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here are 6 mistakes to avoid making during your personal injury case:<\/p>\n
You must seek medical treatment as soon as possible<\/a> after you\u2019ve been involved in an accident, whether you have been obviously injured, if you feel fine, or anywhere in between. Often, injuries sustained during a car accident are not recognized or noticeable until days or weeks after the accident.<\/p>\n The medical records<\/a> from your treatment will also provide a foundation for your personal injury case\u2014 documenting the nature and extent of your injuries, the treatments you\u2019ve received that need compensating, and any long-term effects you might experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n The at-fault party\u2019s insurance company will be looking for gaps between when you were injured and when you were treated to avoid paying your claim, so seek treatment immediately, even for seemingly minor injuries.<\/p>\n Personal injury claims are settled after you are done with treatment. Insurance companies do not like speculative or future treatment and will usually only pay for the treatment you have already received. If you do not complete the treatment recommended by your doctor, you will have difficulty getting the insurance company to pay your personal injury claim.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t post anything that could compromise your claim on social media while your case is still open. This includes performing rigorous exercises or activities while claiming you can\u2019t work due to your injuries.<\/p>\n If you let the at-fault party\u2019s insurance company talk you into settling too early<\/a> and signing a release when your future treatment and recovery are still uncertain, you likely won\u2019t get the maximum amount you could recover. Your claim is now over, and there is nothing an attorney can do about it.<\/p>\n You should always consult with an attorney before giving a recorded statement<\/a> to the at-fault party\u2019s insurance company. Your attorney will be able to advise you on how to best tell your side of the story to the insurance company and make sure that you do not accidentally say something that might damage your claim.<\/p>\n Always hire an experienced personal injury attorney<\/a>. You will almost always pocket more from your claim with the help of an attorney than without. Don\u2019t worry about what hiring an attorney costs because they get paid the more they help you claim.<\/p>\n Remember: Your personal injury attorneys are investing our time and energy in you and your case, so we need you to be just as invested in your case and medical treatment. Be sure to follow your physician\u2019s treatment plan and our recommendations as closely as possible so that you can recover what you are entitled to.\u00a0<\/p>\n After an injury due to someone else\u2019s negligence, you deserve compensation. But even the smallest mistake can cost you, so it\u2019s important to have an experienced personal injury attorney<\/a> on your case to guide you.\u00a0<\/p>\n The team at SeiferFlatow can guide you through the personal injury claims process to help you get the compensation you\u2019re owed. Contact us today<\/a> to speak to an attorney if you\u2019ve been injured in an accident due to the negligence or actions of others. Don\u2019t face it alone.<\/p>\n If you are in South Carolina and in need of a personal injury attorney to review your case, <\/em>contact us here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n