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Personal injuries are unexpected and can leave you completely unprepared to deal with the damages associated with your accident. You may be suffering from chronic pain and emotional distress, along with the financial deficit caused by expensive medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. California personal injury lawyers can provide guidance and advice to put you on the right track. They review personal injury cases to identify whether you are or aren’t at fault for your accident. If they discover that the other party can be held liable, they work hard to gather evidence to prove that the other party was negligent in some way.

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Common Errors Personal Injury Claimants Make

Without the guidance of California personal injury attorneys, injury victims often find themselves making mistakes that can prevent them from receiving their full settlement amount. Without legal representation, they can make some of the following errors:

It is crucial to gather evidence to prove negligence in a personal injury claim. The claimant might not have taken pictures of preserved evidence from the scene of their accident. They also might not have taken pictures of their serious injuries, preventing attorneys from showing how badly they needed medical treatment. Not doing this can make it more difficult for a personal injury lawyer to prove your case.

A claimant may avoid medical providers completely because they believe that they have no serious injuries. Additionally, delaying medical treatment causes the insurance companies to think you do not have injuries. The at fault party’s insurance company can argue that your damages weren’t that bad, and may deny compensating you for your personal injury.

Settling without negotiation is a major issue in personal injury matters. The other party’s insurance company can reach out to an inexperienced claimant and offer a far smaller sum than what their personal injury case is worth. If the claimant accepts, they will be unable to obtain a larger settlement at a later date, even with the help of personal injury attorneys. Even if they file a personal injury lawsuit, they will be denied because they accepted a settlement already. This is why you should consult with personal injury attorneys long before you speak to any insurance company. It is best to have the attorney speak to them on your behalf.

Another serious matter that should be addressed is posting on social media. Information you share on your social media account can be used by insurers against you and devalue your personal injury case. They can use the images you post out of context and argue that you don’t deserve compensation for your damages. They may misinterpret images to diminish the severity of your injuries. It is best to keep your social media accounts private to avoid having the insurance companies take things out of context.

Injured clients should never provide a recorded statement to insurance companies until they first consult with an attorney because the insurance companies use these statements out of context to deny them fair compensation. Accident victims should allow their personal injury lawyers to speak for them to prevent the insurer from entrapping them using tricky questions. Once the insurer has a recorded statement where you responded unfavorably against your case evidence, your compensation can be reduced.

Your Southern California attorney can discover all the evidence necessary to prove your case using their legal experience. They investigate your personal injury case using standard industry strategies and look for specific clues that can prove that the other party is at fault. This way, the injured party can be fully represented with strong evidence that proves that the other party is liable for your injuries.

Before you initiate your personal injury claim, you must realize that you need someone experienced in your particular type of personal injury.Auto accidents are far different from product liability personal injury cases, so professional experience is critical. Before moving forward, you need to make sure that your attorney has enough background in personal injury law pertaining to your specific type of injury. Roberts | Jeandron Law has a proven track record in almost all areas of personal injury, which is why our personal injury lawyers can help provide high-quality representation to help you obtain maximum compensation.

Some claimants take it upon themself to reach out to the responsible party on their own, but they don’t properly calculate the damages accurately. An unrealistic settlement expectation can damage you financially, resulting in your claim being ignored, not taken seriously, or worse, accepted for far too small an amount. Your attorney can perform damage calculations the right way and guide you on how much personal injury claims are worth.

Personal injury cases are made up of general and special damages, which are noneconomic and economic in nature. Many don’t realize that general damages are mainly pain and suffering that the personal injury victim experienced. Your emotional turmoil is important and his a huge component of your case. This is based on any grief, embarrassment, shame, sadness, depression, anxiety, and other debilitating emotions you may have experienced. You should inform your attorney and let them know what you are going through.
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Best attorney I've ever had. He not only got all my medical expenses taken care of, but got me a settlement that I didn't think was possible. Most importantly he was there for me when I was at the lowest point of my life. I'll always remember the way he and his team treated me — like family.

Ivan Martinez May 25, 2020

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