5 Ways to Lose Your Personal Injury Case
by Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney - Mark Breyer
When you are injured in an accident and the injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, then it is wise to file a personal injury lawsuit in order to cover your medical expenses and other costs. There are certain factors that can either help or hurt your personal injury case. Some of these factors you can control and others you can’t. The team here at Breyer Law Offices would like to point out 5 common ways a client weakens their own personal injury case. Keep these in mind and you will have a better chance at receiving a settlement if you should ever need to pursue an Arizona personal injury lawsuit. Below are 5 of the most common ways you could hurt your own personal injury case:
- Not contacting the police.
- Misrepresenting your injuries to your doctor.
- Discussing your case with your insurance company
- Choosing not seek medical treatment.
- Not hiring or consulting an attorney
One of the most common mistakes people make when they are injured in an accident is not contacting the police. A police report is very important for a personal injury case. If you choose not to contact the authorities, there will be no police report to present at trial. The absence of a police report could be devastating to your case.
Doctors often document how you describe the accident and your injuries. So if your description varies from the way the accident or injuries are described in the police report, the insurance company can use the descriptions to make you appear untruthful.
Most Phoenix personal injury attorneys will advise you to not speak with the insurance company. Your attorney can handle that type of communication and since they have experience dealing with insurance companies, they will be able to represent you in a way that will help you receive a settlement.
If you are injured in an accident and decide not to seek medical treatment for your injuries, then it will be difficult for you to build a personal injury case. If you chose not to seek treatment, the argument can be made that your injuries were not serious.
People who are serious about pursuing a personal injury case should contact a legal professional. A good attorney can be the difference between success and failure in a personal injury case.
If you have been injured in an accident, please contact Breyer Law Offices for your free consultation.
