People ask us for tips all the time. While the entire process for filing a personal injury claim after a wreck and recovering damages for your related costs cannot be covered in a single article, this is your guide to earning the financial compensation you deserve after a Lake Jackson car accident.
The first step to recovering any damages is to record the accident. Take pictures, write down notes and keep all your medical records in a single file. This helps you paint a realistic picture of what happened and makes it clear that you did not cause the wreck.
The second step is to contact an attorney and file a personal injury claim against the negligent driver for your related costs. These can include your medical bills, ongoing care or physical therapy, lost wages from missed time at work and even instances of pain or emotional suffering.
It is true that you can handle your claim without the help of a Lake Jackson car accident lawyer. However, these cases are extremely complicated and even one small mistake, such as filing the wrong paperwork, can have huge repercussions. We advise that nearly everyone hire an attorney.
The next step is to trust your attorney. Never talk with or sign anything from the insurance companies directly. Let your lawyer handle the insurance companies’ letters and phone calls, and trust your lawyer to act in your best interests. They represent only you, and can always determine the best course of action.
Insurance adjusters may act like your best friend at first, but make no mistake. Their one and only goal is to pay you as little money as possible, and they will use every trick and tactic in the book to make this happen. You will do best to not deal with them directly.
The last step is to enjoy the product of all your hard work: the financial compensation from a successful settlement or jury verdict. No one will ever get rich from a personal injury lawsuit – they are designed to compensate you directly for your incurred costs – but your life will likely be significantly less stressful or pain-stricken.
For more information about these cases, or to speak with a Lake Jackson car accident attorney about your claim, call Denena & Points today at (877) 307-9500. We will meet for free and charge nothing unless you win your case!