When you’re hurt because of someone else’s negligence, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. One of the best ways to better your chances of winning a car accident claim in Fall River is to work with an experienced Fall River car accident attorney. They, however, may not be able to win your case If the following happens:
Why your Fall River car accident attorney might not win your case
You did not get timely treatment
You might not seek medical attention right away because you’re optimistic that the pain will go away or perhaps the demands of daily life caused you to delay seeking medical attention. Insurance companies understand this point of view but they will distort it and make it seem like your injuries weren’t as severe or they didn’t exist in the first place because you never sought medical treatment in a timely fashion. It’s important to get a medical evaluation right after the accident regardless of how minor injuries are. Oftentimes the pain of your injuries is not felt immediately but it might worsen over time. This is why you should always get a medical evaluation immediately after your accident.
You did not document your accidents
If you are able to collect evidence while at the scene of the accident, you can do so by taking pictures and videos. It would also be beneficial to make handwritten notes about the accident as soon as you can. This is because our memory tends to become hazy as time goes by so it’s best to write down everything that you can remember about the accident as soon as you can.
You should also get the other driver’s contact information, witnesses’ contact information, and any other person that was involved in the accident.
All receipts related to your expenses and a copy of your medical records should also be in your possession. It’s also important to record your recovery process and any other issues you faced after the accident in a journal.
You signed releases and talked too much
Insurance companies are notorious for using friendly insurance adjusters who will call you and seem to sincerely care about your well-being. They do not do this because they actually care about you, they do this because they are looking to avoid responsibility by tricking you into saying something that will undermine your claim or minimize your damages. Do not make any official statements or sign any releases without talking to a Fall River car accident attorney.
You refused to follow your treatment plan
You must follow your doctor’s advice if you’re being treated for your injuries. failure to do so will not only worsen your condition but will also hurt your car accident case.
You tried to file your car accident claim on your own
Personal injury law is not straight forward and you can be guaranteed the insurance company will show up with their team of lawyers who will be more than prepared to beat your claim. It costs nothing to consult with a car accident attorney in Fall River. They can evaluate your case free of charge and you will only pay them when they win your case. As a matter of fact, tackling your car accident claim on your own might worsen your chances of securing compensation such that no lawyer will agree to take your case.
You allowed social media to ruin your car accident claim
You might think that telling your friends on social media about your car accident is harmless. Anything that you post on social media is public, even if your profile is private, and it can be used as evidence against you when you file your car accident lawsuit.
What you post on social media may not always be consistent with the information that you present in your claim. For example, you might claim that you broke your leg during the accident but then you post pictures of yourself going on a hike over the weekend. Or you might blame the other driver for causing the accident but update your status later on claiming that you feel terrible for what you did. These are just a few examples of the ways social media can sabotage your car accident claim.
It’s free to consult a Fall River car accident attorney
At Kevin P Landry Law Offices, we understand how insurance companies work, what defenses they push, and how best to counter them so that you can receive a fair settlement. You can call us today at 508-676-0001 to schedule your free initial consultation.
