In 2020 it seems that COVID-19 has had an impact on just about everything in life. Does that include personal injury cases? That is a good question and we are happy to answer it. If you do not get all the answers you need in the following text, please contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707.
Every Part of the Personal Injury Claims Process Has Been Impacted by COVID-19
The easy way to put it is this: All areas of personal injury claims are being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Insurance companies, personal injury attorneys, and California courts have all had to make adjustments to help prevent the spread of the virus. The bad news is that some of those changes have negatively impacted people with valid personal injury claims.
You Could Face These Negative Consequences During COVID-19
Some of the negative issues you could be dealing with in your personal injury case include more pressure to settle your case, delays in the court proceedings, not being able to get all the medical care you need to, loss of income or job not related to the accident, non-payment of insurance premiums, and dealing with attorneys and insurance personnel online.
Prepare for Insurance Companies to Be More Aggressive
Unfortunately, insurance companies might see the situation as a good way to get victims to settle for less. As the insurance companies note the economic downturn much of the country is experiencing and how many people are unemployed, they might assume that these victims are desperate and willing to settle for less than their case is worth.
This is just one of the reasons it is important to choose a personal injury attorney with the experience to know what your case is worth and how to fight for it. You can review some of the settlements and jury awards achieved by Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas to see that we will fight for you.
There Could Be Court Closures and Other Issues
Note as well that depending on the county and court in which your case is filed, there might be delays, court closures, fewer open hours, and specific procedural changes. These rules are constantly changing as the courts react to new information and best practices. As a result, you need an attorney who is keeping up to date on these ever-changing requirements to ensure your case is completed as soon as possible and that you do not miss any important deadlines.
To learn more about your legal options, and how your case might proceed in these unprecedented times, we invite you to contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
