If you have been injured in an accident in which someone else was at fault, you may be unsure of what your options are. You may know that you potentially have a personal injury case but may not realize that taking some seemingly natural steps could actually be a mistake that costs you your case. Keep reading to discover more about these mistakes and then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for help.
Not Getting Medical Care After the Accident
There are several reasons this can cause a serious issue with your personal injury case. First, you may end up with injuries that are worse because they were not immediately seen and treated. The insurance company you are suing could say that these additional injuries are not covered because they would not have been an issue if you had received immediate care.
If you wait a few days or weeks to get care, the insurance company could claim that you were not as injured as you say you are and use your lack of concern for medical are as evidence. They may also attempt to show that you were injured somewhere else in the days or weeks following the accident and before you got medical care.
Not Disclosing All Pertinent Information to Your Attorney
Too often, people who work with attorneys will try to keep certain details to themselves. They may not disclose previous accidents. They may think that certain previous injuries are unrelated to the case. This is the bottom line: The more information your attorney has, the better they can represent you. The last thing you want is for them to be caught off guard in the middle of a trail.
Being Dishonest About Your Injuries and Their Effect on You
It can feel all too natural to simply exaggerate your injuries – just a little bit. Do not do this. Do not lie about what you can and cannot do. No matter how clever you try to be, or how careful you think you are, there will eventually be photos and other evidence of your dishonesty. This can lose you your entire claim.
Not Following Your Doctor’s Instructions
If your doctor tells you to take medication, take it. If they tell you to go for physical therapy, do it. Do not miss appointments. Do not stop medical treatment before your doctor tells you to. If you do, the insurance company is likely to argue either that your injuries are only as serious as they are because you did not follow through with medical care, or that you are not as injured as you say you are.
If you are ready to get a free legal consultation to discover your options, we strongly recommend you contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707.
