Easing The Litigation Experience

5 Tips To Help Your Personal Injury Case Have Better Success

If you were hurt in a car accident or on someone's property due to their negligence, you most likely want to file a personal injury suit. Since a personal injury lawyer works on contingency--meaning you don't have to pay upfront unless you win--it's in your best interest to contact a lawyer from a place like Wells and McElwee for advice. Here are five more tips to follow.

Save Your Social Media For Other Aspects of Your Life

If you were in an accident, your friends and family members on social media likely want to hear the nitty-gritty details. However, in an attempt to ease people's minds, some people may underplay the seriousness of their injuries. Don't fall into this trap. The defendant can use this information to show the court that your injuries aren't serious and so you don't require compensation. You certainly don't want to cut family and friends off--just be discreet in the information that you do provide on the web. Share other details about your life and avoid relating the personal injury case.

Get Back to the "Scene of the Crime"

If you were injured and didn't document anything at the time, you may need to go back to where the incident occurred. You should do your best to get as much information as possible. For instance, if you were injured on someone else's property, go back and take pictures of the injury site. If the owner of the property made repairs, take pictures to show that the property was altered after the fact. Lastly, if there were any witnesses during your accident, get in touch with them.

Draft a Demand Letter Sooner Rather Than Later

The defendant may believe that your threat of personal injury claim is a bluff on your part. However, a demand letter is a formal notice demanding compensation; and, it's a great wake-up call for those that have harmed you. Your lawyer can help you draft a letter which will lay out all of the expenses that you are owed and when you will head to court. The demand letter places pressure on the defendant and may even encourage them to settle the issue outside of court, which would benefit you as well.

Keep Your Doctor's Appointments

This is arguably one of the most important things you can do during this time. Since some personal injury cases are difficult to prove, your doctor's treatments and your medical history will be the main sources of evidence. If you don't keep your appointments, this may show the courts that you aren't serious about your case or that your injury isn't serious enough to warrant compensation.

Let Your Lawyer Do the Talking

Don't make the mistake of negotiating with your claims adjuster. What you say can come back to bite you, and you may end up settling for less than what you could get otherwise. Instead, focus on getting better--physically and emotionally--and let your lawyer deal with third parties that want you to back away from your suit.


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