Make The Right Personal Injury Moves And Get Paid
Posted on: 24 October 2022
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After an accident, it is very easy to make mistakes and ruin your case. However, it's just as easy to do the right thing and get paid what you deserve after a vehicle accident. Read on for some tips on making all the right moves after an accident.
Take it Easy
You need time to recover from your injuries and making big decisions after something as traumatic as an accident is a bad idea. Wait a week or so, and don't do anything other than inform your own insurer about the accident. Don't talk to the other driver or their insurer, no matter what. Once you are ready, speak to a personal injury lawyer about the accident and no one else.
Think Carefully About the Settlement
If the other driver agrees that they caused the accident, you may be offered a settlement right away. Don't be too quick to settle the case, however. Quick settlements are not advisable for several reasons. First, you need the help of a lawyer to know how much you are owed. Secondly, it could be weeks or months before you know the extent of your future medical needs. You might need more medical care later after you settle and that means you should be asking for future medical payments now.
Know Who to Trust
It can be difficult after an accident to understand what the players in the situation represent. Your own insurer is neutral, and they will pay for certain expenses and then seek payment from the other insurer on your behalf. The other driver's insurer is on the other driver's side. Therefore, they cannot be trusted to provide you with information about your claim or anything else. Their motives are self-serving, and they are not on your side. Trust your lawyer. They have your best interest at heart.
Know About Your Financial Situation
You may begin getting billed for damages that should be paid by the other driver's insurer. Send these bills to your personal injury lawyer and let them deal with things. Don't be tempted to settle your case just because you get some medical bills. Cases that involve lawyers are not sent to collections while the case is active.
Also, know that you probably won't need to pay your lawyer any money upfront. Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. They only get paid if your case results in a settlement or a court judgment. Then, the lawyer is paid from your winnings.
To learn more, speak to a personal injury lawyer.