Mistakes People Make That Reduce Their Injury Compensation

The process of filing a lawsuit to receive compensation for a personal injury can be complicated. Not only are you dealing with complicated procedures and insurance providers, but it's also possible for you to make mistakes during the entire process. Here are some mistakes people make that can reduce their compensation.

Not Telling Your Doctor All Your Injuries

It's very important that all your injuries are documented by your doctor. Unfortunately, the process of going to the doctor and having limited time with them can be a bit overwhelming. It's important that you have every single ailment documented that was caused by the accident. If it's not in your medical records, the insurance company may not pay you for it because it was not documented. 

Not Properly Dealing With an Aggravated Pre-Existing Condition 

Another way that people receive less than what they deserve is because the accident aggravated a pre-existing injury, rather than caused a new injury. If you have a bad back and an accident made it worse, then you need to take the necessary steps to prove that the injury has gotten worse due to the accident. This means visiting your doctor immediately after the accident, having your injury evaluated, and having a doctor update the status of your pre-existing condition. 

Not Holding Onto Evidence

It's very important that you hold onto all evidence related to the accident to help your case later on. For example, slip and fall cases can benefit from holding onto the shoes you were wearing at the time of the accident — in case someone argues you might have been wearing improper footwear. If you were in a car accident and your clothes were damaged, hold onto them so that you can show the force of the accident and what it did to your clothing. If you bought over-the-counter medical goods to help with your recovery, hold onto the receipt that shows when you bought them. Every bit of evidence plays a part in building your case. 

Posting Updates on Social Media

Sometimes it is best to say nothing when it comes to what you share online. As tempting as it may be to give updates about your recovery, know that people tend to be more positive online than what things are like in reality. Any social media post that you make can be used as evidence, and it is best to avoid making any posts that could give insight into the status of your case or injury. 

To learn more about building a personal injury case, contact a law firm like Carton Law Office.

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