If you've been hurt by a careless driver, you must act quickly if you want to get the compensation to which you are entitled. The misery you have suffered because of the careless actions of another might only worsen if you don't get a financial award, and that other driver owes you for several different areas of compensation. Read on to find out why it's so important to act quickly on personal injury claims.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
It may sound unpleasant, but the photographic proof of your physical injuries might be worth a lot more than a thousand words, if you act fast. Have a family member or medical professional snap some shots of your injuries as soon as possible after the wreck. It will serve to remind you of why you are entitled to monetary damages, and will paint a graphic picture for the other side to view when it comes time to make you an offer.
Additionally, try to get some photos of your wrecked car. In many cases, the image of crumpled metal can spell out just how fortunate it was that you were not even more badly injured. Often, a totaled car may be towed away and then sold off to a scrap metal business, so quick action may be needed before it's too late.
If your injury happened at an intersection or near a home or business, there is an even better chance that a camera picked up the crash; try to secure any footage of the wreck before it gets recorded over.
Pin down that witness.
Almost nothing is better than the statement of an eyewitness to your wreck. Unfortunately, people tend to be more difficult to contact after a time, and with that passage of time memory begins to fade. In some cases, you can find out about any witnesses using the accident report. Your personal injury lawyer can make contact with the witness and get their statement recorded to use later on.
Get compensation faster.
Unfortunately, the personal injury process can be time-consuming. From the time of your accident until your settlement offer or the court judgment it can take months and months. Once you begin your case, patience will be required. When you are suffering not only from physical injuries but financial ones as well, you cannot get compensation fast enough. The longer you wait to file, the more damage there could be to your financial situation, particularly if you are still too injured to go to work. Additionally, there is a time limit for taking action, so take into consideration the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in your state.
Don't waste a moment; speak to an attorney right away.
Share5 May 2018
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