18 Dec Get the Maximum Settlement After a Car Accident

A victim who sustained injuries after a car accident of no fault of their should legally receive compensation. However, exactly how much money received will depend on a variety of factors including the extent of injuries. Additionally, the victim’s actions in the aftermath of the accident can also affect the payment received as well. To get the maximum settlement after a car accident for injuries, check out the following to-do list. 

Seek Immediate Medical Care

After being involved in a car accident, it is critical to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Even if you do not think that you are hurt, you may have internal injuries that are not immediately noticeable but are in need of medical care. Following through on all recommended treatments is particularly important if you are injured in a car accident. Follow-up visits are just as necessary as the initial visit. If you do not follow through on recommended treatments, the insurance adjuster may use this as evidence to argue that you are not as seriously hurt as you claim.

Be Careful When Dealing With Insurance Companies 

It is critical that you are extremely cautious when speaking with the insurance companies. Anything you say could be used against you and could cause you to receive a lesser settlement. Do not apologize for the accident or say anything that could cause blame for the accident to be placed on you. Unfortunately, even your own insurance company may not have your best interests at heart. No insurance company is in the business of paying out on claims. They look to close cases quickly and for as little money as possible. When dealing with insurance companies, keep conversations brief and to the point, and you should highly consider consulting an attorney before making any statements to either party’s insurance company.  

Stay away from Social Media

Insurance adjuster can look into any social media profiles you may have to determine if any of your statements were falsified. Even if there is no proof of false information, adjuster can claim that you are still living your best life even after the accident and therefore do not need to be reimbursed for the traumatic event. To learn more about how social media can ruin your personal injury claim, continue reading here.

Stay On Top of Deadlines

Insurance companies look for any excuse to deny your claim or minimize your compensation.The process of filing a personal injury claim is confusing. People often miss deadlines or submit incomplete or incorrect paperwork which will not result in the best settlement. While it is important that you stay on top of all paperwork and deadlines, the time and effort spent on handling a claim takes away from recovery and treatment time. It is critical to hire a personal injury lawyer after a car accident. An experienced attorney will do the heavy lifting for you and take care of complex paperwork. An attorney will complete all paperwork properly and promptly, giving you the best chance of receiving maximum compensation. 

Know What Your Claim is Worth

With no background or experience with claim filing, a victim of a car crash has no way of knowing what their claim is actually worth. Low-ball settlement offers are very common. It’s possible many have accepted a low offer without knowing any better. Unless you have experience assessing the value of injuries sustained in a car accident, you may not realize the true value of your claim.

Insurance adjusters rely on their customers inexperience. They will likely offer the minimum settlement in the hopes that the true value of the claim is unknown. Be sure to consult an experienced attorney before you accept any settlement offers. An attorney will promptly determine how much your claim should be worth. Factors to determine value of a claim are based on the severity of your injuries, any lost wages, and pain-and-suffering. They will then work to ensure that you get the proper compensation you deserve.  

Consider Consulting a Personal Injury Attorney

Ultimately, the biggest mistake people make after being injured in a car accident is trying to represent themselves. Having an experienced attorney by your side will ensure you won’t be taken advantage of. An attorney gives you the best chances to get the maximum settlement after a car accident. Contact RA & Associates to learn more about how we can take away the stress of pursuing a car accident claim.