If you have been hurt as a result of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you may be wondering how to file a personal injury claim. The first step is to get in touch with a personal injury attorney who can assist you in determining if you have a case.
Call the Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 to arrange a no-cost consultation. To learn more about further activities you may take to improve your chances of receiving the money you are entitled, continue reading.
Compile evidence
You will need proof to prove your position, whether your case is settled in front of a judge and jury or settled before it gets that far. Take photos of the mishap. Take photos of your wounds. assemble your medical history. Obtain the witnesses’ names and numbers. Get a copy of the police report if they were called. Then, we can investigate this evidence further.
We also advise immediately noting down a thorough account of what transpired. Although you might think you will remember everything for the rest of your life, memory can be finicky.
Get medical attention
You must receive medical attention. You will not have any proof of your damages if you do not. It is insufficient to merely state your injury to an attorney, a judge, or a jury. You will require proof. If you believe you have broken a bone, you will need both an x-ray demonstrating the break and a doctor’s certification. This is but one illustration; regardless of the damage, you will need proof to support your claim.
Also keep in mind that you must adhere to any recommendations made by the doctor. Ignoring medical advice is among the worst things you can do. This can have a significant effect since the defense attorney may argue that since you did not follow the advised course of treatment, you could not possibly have been as hurt as you claim. They can even claim that if you had received care, your wounds would have recovered long ago. Simply put, adhere to the doctor’s recommendations and note that you did so.
Consult an attorney
Once you have gathered proof and received medical attention, it is time to speak with a personal injury attorney. Start with a free legal consultation when you call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707. We will go over your choices, if you have a case, and what we believe you ought to do next. You will not have to pay us anything until we have won your case if we accept it because we think you have a good case. There is no risk, so call right away to begin going.
