All too frequently, someone hurt in an accident decides to put off speaking with a personal injury lawyer. They could believe that there is no need to retain legal counsel immediately soon after learning that they typically have two years from the date of the injury to initiate a lawsuit. This could be a grave error. To schedule a free legal consultation, call the Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 after reading on to learn why.
Your case could suffer if you rely on the insurance adjuster
Insurance firms frequently have a welcoming appearance. It could seem as though the adjuster you work with is on your side. Not at all. They might entice you to say something by asking you probing questions that could damage your case. If you have legal representation, we can help you manage the questions asked of you and the responses you give to avoid this.
We can ensure that you are receiving the appropriate medical care
In some circumstances, the court may lower your compensation if it determines that you did not choose the proper medical care. When you work with an experienced attorney, we are familiar with the most frequent injuries and available treatments.
You can prevent medical bills from going into collection
It is advisable to hire an attorney as soon as possible if you have recently received or anticipate receiving significant medical costs. We might be able to persuade your medical provider to accept a lien on your settlement, a payment schedule, or to put the account on hold depending on the specifics of your injury. We can also take into account additional choices that you might not have known about or explored, such med-pay coverage.
You might have a treatment gap as a result of waiting
It is essential that you follow a specific treatment plan if a doctor instructs you to do so after your visit. Making the decision not to can give the impression that your injuries were not as severe as you claim, or that any permanent injuries would not have been there if you had followed treatment recommendations.
You might handle critical evidence incorrectly
You are not a lawyer. Given your lack of background in gathering evidence for personal injury cases, even a minor mistake could lead to lost or corrupted evidence. For instance, you might not capture every detail of the accident scene with images, you might not know how to obtain video footage of the accident scene, and more.
You can lose the opportunity to file a claim
Yes, you typically have two years to file a personal injury claim. However, a variety of circumstances could arise at the last minute that prevent you from being able to do so. If you plan ahead and get advice as soon as possible, you will have time to recover from any problems. Contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas now at 909-982-0707 to get started.
