Top 7 Tips to Maximize Your Personal Injury Compensation

Did you know that 95%-96% of personal injury cases are settled before going to trial? If you are recently dealing with a personal injury claim yourself, and are looking at ways to increase your compensation, you are in the right place. We have put together this short guide to share our top tips to maximize your personal injury compensation.

Keep reading to learn how you can make sure that you receive the compensation that you deserve.

1. Document, Document, Document

One of our top tips is to make sure that you document everything. All of the evidence that you gather will form a solid foundation for your personal injury case. Make sure that you keep a log of how you feel and your progress as the days go on.

Any medical bills or receipts you want to keep together along with your medical records. If the personal injury came about because of a car accident, take pictures at the scene of any visible injuries and property damage. Also, do not leave without calling the police and having them fill out an accident report.

This accident report can be worth more than you imagine if your case ends up going to trial. If there are any witnesses at the scene, take down their information to contact them and also ask them to write their version of what happened and hold on to it.

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2. Contact an Attorney

Before you call your own insurance company it is best to contact a personal injury attorney for advice. Everything that you tell the insurance is going to affect how they assess the claim and who they say is at fault. It is key to choose a lawyer that has experience with this type of case and that is not afraid to go to trial if the need arises.

In order to reduce the chances of accidentally jeopardizing your case use this resource to your advantage. Do not be afraid to interview every potential lawyer with questions like, how long have you been handling personal injury cases?

3. No Social Media

With the rise of social media, it is important to not share anything about your personal injury. Social media posts are admissible as evidence in a courtroom and can be used against you. The defense attorneys will do all they can to find posts or pictures that they can twist and use against you in court.

The best thing to do is stay silent about your injury and minimize your interaction on social media to avoid anyone using even a comment against you. Double-check your privacy settings to make sure that no one can really see your profile unless they are your friends.

4. Do Not Rush Through Offers

If you have medical bills piling up, it might be tempting to agree to any offer because you do not want to ruin your credit or get behind in your bills. If you agree on the first or second offer that comes your way, you are more than likely getting a lot less than you deserve.

The other party will try their best to pay out as little as possible and your job is to not say yes unless you feel it is the fair amount. This is why speaking to an attorney will help steer you in the right direction to make sure that you receive the maximum compensation without rushing into a “yes.”

5. Evaluate Your Damages

Take the time to figure out every single damage you have. On top of any physical damages, there might also be emotional damages that you might not realize you are dealing with. Some people also end up with high anxiety, stress, PTSD, etc.

Your physical damage might also have internal traumas that you do not realize you have. It is important to understand the extent of your injuries 100% to ensure you receive compensation to cover all of your damages.

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This is why a lawyer with experience in personal injury cases will really help uncover all the categories of damages that you might not have considered before.

6. Keep Track of Rejections

If you say no to an offer you want to document that rejection. Write down notes of why you said no to this offer and include any documents that support your reasoning. It is imperative that you do not simply say no and not keep track of why you said no.

Documenting your rejections will get you a step closer to receiving the payout that you deserve.

7. See a Doctor

One of the main factors that are used to determine the value of your case is the treatment or treatments that you receive from a doctor. Take any tests that the physician recommends and also go to any therapy that they tell you to go to.

Any treatment that you receive can be used in court as evidence of your injuries. Make sure that you always go through with all of your medical appointments because if you do not, this can be used against you as well.

Ready to Maximize Your Personal Injury Compensation Claim?

We hope that now that you have our top tips about getting the most out of your personal injury compensation, you are feeling better equipped to make sure that your compensation provides everything you need to make your way to a faster recovery.

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