4 Tips That Will Help To Bolster Your Personal Injury Claim

Posted on: 31 March 2021

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If you have been involved in an auto accident and have decided to pursue legal action, you have likely hired a personal injury attorney to help you with the legal aspect of the process. In doing so, the lawyer will be able to handle the logistics of the injury claim while you spend your time focusing on recovering from the accident. Your attorney will interview and obtain testimony eyewitnesses, calculate potential injury damages, negotiate with the opposing party, etc. However, before all of this can occur, your claim needs to be validated. Here are a few tips that can strengthen your personal injury claim.

 

Identify Potential Witnesses

If there were any pedestrians, motorists, shopkeepers, etc. that witnessed the accident, ask them if they would remain on the scene to speak to the responding authorities with an official police statement. If not, obtain their personal information so your lawyer can get in touch with them later on when you start to build your injury claim.

 

Document the Collision

Before leaving the scene of the crash, if you are able, photograph it from every potential angle. Ensure you capture the weather and road conditions in the photos, as well as signals and signs that may impact the traffic flow. If you are unable to document the crash scene with the vehicles in place, take pictures of the damage to each car individually.

 

 

 

Track the Extent of Your Injuries

Take photos of any injuries sustained in the crash the day of the injuries. This should include lacerations, bruises, and any other visible injuries. Continue to take photos on a daily basis, or every other day, to document the progression of the injuries as well as the eventual healing of the injuries. You should also keep a journal for the progression of your internal injuries and record how these injuries impact your day-to-day life.

 

 

 

Get Medical Treatment

While you may not think you need medical treatment at the scene of the crash, it is imperative that you go to the hospital and get checked out anyway. Some injuries that are consistent with a crash do not appear immediately, though if they are left untreated, they can result in serious complications. Therefore, even in the event that you feel completely fine following the collision, it is important that you visit a doctor immediately. In addition, it is important that you follow the advice of your health care provider to speed up the healing process and to ensure that the opposing party doesn't have a claim against you that you may be partially responsible for some of the injury damages that you are seeking.

For more information, get in touch with personal injury law firms.