Personal injury victims should make a concerted effort to avoid costly mistakes that could delay the proceedings, reduce their financial recovery, or lead to a claim denial. The insurance company and other involved parties will likely be searching for reasons to challenge your claim, so it’s important that you don’t give them a reason to do so.
Here are a few common mistakes to avoid:
- Failing to seek legal counsel right away;
- Providing recorded or written correspondence to the opposing party or insurance company;
- Signing documents from the insurance company or opposing party without your lawyer’s approval;
- Returning to an active lifestyle without your doctor’s permission;
- Returning to work without your doctor’s permission;
- Failing to follow your doctor’s instructions in any other way;
- Failing to keep appointments or see the doctor for pain;
- Failing to mention medical problems resulting from the accident to your doctor;
- Speaking to anyone except your attorney regarding subjects you and your doctor discussed;
- Discussing your accident, injury, or case on social media; and
- Failing to track damages incurred due to the accident or injury.
