subject: Determining The Worth Of My Personal Injury Claim [print this page] When you are involved in an accident that is not your fault, you might want to file a claim for the personal injuries that you might have sustained. This is your right and is entirely up to you to pursue. But there is one factor that you need to consider and keep in mind at all times, does the person who hit you have any insurance? If they do not have any insurance, this complicates matters a bit.
Regardless of the nature of your accident, be it a slip and fall case, a plane crash or a vehicle accident, you will need to do and consider the following checklist to further increase your chances in filing a claim and reaching a settlement you want.
1. What do I need to do if I have been in an accident?
First thing first, whip out your camera and start snapping photos of your injuries and your vehicle's too. If you do not have a camera, check if you phone does, most phones nowadays come equipped with cameras. Take as much photos as you can as you will also need to make a report to the DMV. Make sure that at all times, you do dot speak to anyone about the accident except in confidence to your lawyers. The other person's insurance company will also create their investigation and will try to coerce you into giving a recorded statement saying that you are responsible for the accident. If you do admit responsibility, you can kiss your claim good-bye!
2. When will I get my settlement?
You would have need to complete all your medical check ups and treatments before your lawyer can send the insurance company your claim, so this will definitely take as long as your recuperation.
3. What happens if I did not see a doctor after the accident?
Insurance Fraud, that's what everyone involved will think you are trying to do. When an accident happens, the body produces adrenalin in more amounts than usual, so that you do not immediately feel any pain and you can save yourself. However, once he effect wears off, you will ache all over. Documenting this ache is essential, but just take the ambulance ride to the hospital to make sure everything is in working order.
4. What happens if I do not have a personal injury lawyer?
You can do a claim on your own, but it will take longer than you think. Enlist the help of an experienced lawyer, one who knows these kinds of cases and one who handles these cases before.
5. What happens if I cannot afford a personal injury lawyer?
Pick one who works on "No win, no Pay" basis. This means that if you do not win your case, you do not have to pay the legal fees. Ask about this when you meet the lawyer and be sure of the other costs that might be involved as well.
Choosing the right lawyer and documenting your accident, all this means the difference between winning and losing a case. The worth of your claim can only be determined by the extent of your injuries and there are no standard amounts by which you can measure. Your lawyer will be able to tell you the worth of your claim, but you have to make sure that it will be worth your while.
by: Jayden Jones
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