Protecting Your Credibility During a Personal Injury Claim

After a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you’re probably not thinking about your personal injury claim. You’re more concerned about your health, who’s going to pay for your car repairs, and how you’re supposed to get back to work when it hurts too much to get out of bed. However, it is very important to think about your personal injury claim and how you will get the compensation you deserve. What you do after an accident can seriously impact your ability to receive compensation.

Not sure what to do after an accident or how to protect your injury claim? Nowell Law Firm is here to help. Call 864-707-1785 to set up a time to talk.

Take Careful Notes

You might be surprised how quickly your memories of the accident start fading. Even just a few days after an accident, you might be struggling to remember what happened right before it, what the other person said, or your first signs of injury. That’s why it’s important to write down everything you remember as soon as possible after your accident. This ensures that you remember the important details and tell the same story every time.

If your story changes a little bit each time you tell it, even as a result of normal forgetfulness, the other party’s insurance company will jump on that and use it as proof that you are lying. As you heal, continue to take notes on your healing process and your pain levels.

Be Careful Who You Talk To

Not everyone has your best interests in mind after an accident. Be selective about who you talk to and what you tell people about the accident. Ideally, you won’t talk to anyone except your insurance company and your attorney.

Talking to the other party’s insurance provider is perhaps one of the biggest mistakes you can make. They aren’t interested in helping you. What they do want, though, is to find pieces of your story that they can use to drive down the value of your settlement offer. In doing so, they protect their company’s profit margins and their own job. Any contact you have with the other party’s insurance provider should only be through your attorney.

Be Honest with Your Attorney

Lying or hiding relevant information will seriously damage your credibility. On top of that, it doesn’t even help—you can expect that anything that questions your credibility will eventually come to light, so you may as well be honest from the very start. This means telling your attorney about any previous personal injury claims you’ve been involved in, your past criminal history, and anything else that might make the insurance company wonder about your credibility.

Your attorney cannot help you with an issue that they don’t know exists, so give them the benefit of a heads-up and keep the lines of communication open. Everyone has a past and yours does not have to completely derail your personal injury claim.

Reach Out to Nowell Law Firm Today

If you’ve suffered injuries due to someone else’s negligence, it’s time to learn more about your legal options. A personal injury claim can help you recoup money for your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and other losses. It all starts with hiring an attorney, telling them about your accident, and gathering the necessary evidence.

At Nowell Law Firm, we fight aggressively on behalf of every client to help get the best outcome possible. Schedule a meeting now by calling us at 864-707-1785 or filling out our online contact form.