When you incur an injury from a sudden accident due to someone else’s negligence, so much can change in a short amount of time. Between preparing your personal injury case and dealing with the effects of your pain and suffering, you’ll be handling many new responsibilities while attempting to readjust to normal everyday living. As drastic life changes occur, you’ll need adequate compensation to ensure your life receives the financial assistance it needs. Below, we list a few ways to maximize compensation in your personal injury case.
1. Preserve Evidence
As you take your case to court, there will be a jury present that will review the evidence associated with your case. With this in mind, it is strategic to collect as much evidence as possible to enhance the chance of winning your case.
While you are at the scene of the accident, take as many photos and videos as possible to document the accident and surrounding areas. If there are witnesses present, record their names and contact information. Your personal injury attorney can follow up with these witnesses to strengthen your case. Ensure that you also call the police after your accident to document what happened. You’ll later pick up these details in a police report that you can also use as evidence.
2. Get Immediate Medical Treatment
In order to receive compensation for your personal injuries, you’ll need to provide evidence to the opposing party that you did, in fact, incur personal injuries. When visiting your doctors or health care professional, ask that they document your injuries and create a treatment plan. This documentation can be used to negotiate a higher settlement from the other side.
3. Discuss Your Case With a Personal Injury Attorney
Once you’ve found your Tampa Personal Injury Attorney of choice, it’s time to discuss just what kind of damages you qualify for. In this instance, it’s important to keep in mind that there are several types of damages you may suffer due to your injury. Whether it is loss of regular use of body functions, emotional damages, or another kind of suffering, you can work with your personal injury attorney to assess just what kind of damages you’ve incurred.
4. Explain Why The Offer Is Inadequate
If your offer is far too low to except, you may feel like you have no other choice but to reject that offer. When you receive an insufficient settlement offer, you can respond to the other party with an explanation as to why it is unacceptable, with documentation that reinforces your assertions. It’s important to address why you must reject their offer and that you do, in fact, have a strong case under Florida law.
5. Include Future Damages
After speaking with your medical doctors, you’ll have better insight as to what exactly you’re dealing with in regards to your personal injuries. You will need to know if these personal injuries will affect you immediately and/or in the future. Be sure to include this documentation from your medical professionals in your claim.
6. Don’t Wait to File Your Case
Once you’ve sustained injuries, it’s important to immediately contact a personal injury attorney to help you get started on your case. Time is limited once your injuries occur so it’s essential that you file your case as soon as possible to avoid the statute of limitations from expiring.
7. Make a Good Impression
It’s in your best interest to remain as respectful and kind as possible in front of the other side when you take your case to court. Your overall pleasant demeanor can influence the settlement in your favor in the most subtle of ways. Dress professionally and present yourself with the best attitude possible when presenting your case.
Hire an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney
Attorney Dan Zohar can help you determine what you need to maximize your compensation and assist you in receiving that compensation. Your consultation is free. Don’t wait to build your case and maximize your compensation, get in touch with us today.