If you are injured due in part to someone else’s actions or negligence, you are entitled to pursue a personal injury claim. Many people just want to put the injury in the past and get on with their life, but injuries don’t always go away and stay away. This is why it’s so important to not only file an injury claim, but to do everything in your power to maximize that claim. We share five tips on how to do that in today’s blog.
Five Ways To Maximize Your Injury Claim
If you want to do everything in your power to maximize your injury claim, keep these five tips in mind:
1. Evidence and Witnesses – Preserve as much evidence as possible, and get the contact information of any witnesses who can verify your story. Most people have a cell phone on them at all times, which can be great for taking pictures of injuries or contributing factors. Get all this evidence to your workers’ compensation lawyer so they can best make your case.
2. Thorough Medical Assessment – Next, make sure you get a comprehensive evaluation from a trusted medical expert. You can go to your primary physician, but you may have more luck talking to your attorney and getting a referral to a physician who specializes in examining and treating specific injuries. This way, all your underlying conditions will be documented and correctly assessed, which means you can get compensation for all of your injuries.
3. Avoid Social Media – It can be tempting to keep friends and family updated about your injury and your case on social media, but it’s in your best interest to stay off social media after an injury. Anything you post can be used against you, so if you say you hurt your back and you’re seen bending over playing with your child in a backyard pool, the insurer may question the severity of your injury. Until everything is settled, avoid talking about your case online, and be wary of anything you post, even if you think only your friends can see it.
4. Know Your Compensation Options – Aside from getting compensation for pain and suffering, you can also get compensation for medical expenses (including transportation fees to get to these appointments), future lost earnings and much more. Educate yourself on the types of compensation you are eligible for, or better yet, talk to an attorney, which brings us to our final tip.
5. Hire A Personal Injury Firm – Although this is tip five, it really is the most important aspect of maximizing your claim. Personal injury lawyers know how to calculate all the relevant data to come up with a fair number, and they know how to best fight back against the insurance company or a first settlement offer. It can be tempting to take a deal and get a check in your hands, but let an attorney go to work for you. They’ll explain why compensation should be much higher than the other side’s offer, and they’ll make your case if it ends up going to court. More often than not, a personal injury lawyer pays for themselves many times over by getting you a larger award than you would have be able to achieve on your own.
If you need assistance maximizing your injury claim, reach out to the experienced team at Hey Workers.
