If you decide to proceed with a personal injury lawsuit, you shouldn’t do so lightly. Getting injured is not fun and it is important that you get what is rightly yours. While you can’t be sure of the outcome, you can do much to ensure you have a fighting chance. This article will help you get better results in court.
Stay off social media! That means Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. Don’t post photographs of yourself dancing if you’re claiming an injured back! Don’t tell anyone you went water skiing when you claim to have hurt your foot. Just stay off the internet and say as little as possible online instead.
Remember that when you’re choosing a personal injury lawyer, you’re entering into a relationship. The lawyer you choose should be someone that you can easily get along with. Likeability should not be the only factor in your decision, but it is a very important factor to consider. Not liking your lawyer and their staff can hamper your case by putting a strain on vital communication.
Don’t pay any money up front to a personal injury lawyer. A reputable personal injury lawyer will not require any money up front; in most cases they will offer a free consultation prior to taking your case. During this consultation be sure to ask them about exactly what you will be charged (whether it’s a flat fee or an hourly rate), and if they offer some sort of payment plan.
The personality of your lawyer is just as important as their experience in personal injury law. You need to choose a lawyer who lets you play a role in your case. You should be in touch with them frequently so you can update them on any information you have and vice versa.
The only people you should discuss a personal injury case with are your insurance agent, your spouse and your attorney. If an insurance adjuster calls you to record a statement about how the accident occurred, give them the number of your attorney and tell them that this is who should be called if they have any additional questions.
Tell every doctor that you see that you are going to court for a personal injury claim. This will let the doctor know that you will be expecting him to document your injuries, treatments and progress, or lack there of, for use in court. If you fail to do this, you may not win your case.
Be completely honest with your lawyer. Your lawyer is bound by a confidentiality clause, so feel free to tell them everything you know, even if you think it may harm your case. Withholding information is far more harmful to your case than anything you could tell your lawyer. A lawyer needs to know all of the information available in order to be effective.
After going over this article, you should be able to get together a suit that will win. You should follow this advice to make the best choices. Go over what you have read a second time to allow the information to sink in so you can win a case.…