When you’re seriously injured in a motor vehicle crash you want healing and closure. It’s tempting to focus on the future, instead of taking the steps needed right now to preserve your injury claim. There are a couple of mistakes that are easy to avoid and that can help you maximize your compensation after a major motor vehicle collision.
Don’t minimize your injuries or who’s responsible
After a serious crash, you might feel bad for the other driver who clearly caused the accident. This can lead to minimizing your injuries or not wanting to tell law enforcement that the other driver was speeding or driving distracted. You must be truthful, firm and thorough when explaining what happened, including your suspicions about the cause of the accident. This will help ensure there is an accurate police collision report.
Don’t delay an initial medical evaluation
Even if your symptoms seem minor, you should immediately seek a medical evaluation to document your injuries. Some injuries, like broken bones, are immediately obvious. Others, like a traumatic brain injury (TBI), can worsen over time. A doctor can connect your symptoms to the trauma of the accident and create a complete record of your medical care.
Don’t delay getting treatment
Your doctor might recommend physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, or even surgery. Promptly following through with all recommendations will help you recover physically. It also shows you did everything possible to limit the impact of your injuries on your quality of life and professional career. This can be very important when presenting your case to the insurance company or in court.
Accurate police reports and complete medical records a just a few of the steps to ensure you get fair compensation for your serious injuries. The attorneys at Cooney Law Offices can organize and guide your case to maximize your compensation after an auto accident, bicycle or pedestrian accident. We can help!