If you are injured in an accident that was caused by another party’s negligence or recklessness, those injuries not only have an impact on your physical and emotional wellbeing, but they can also have a significant impact on your financial well-being, as well. If you are unable to work while you recover, you may have used up all your sick and vacation time and have no income coming in, all while the medical bills pile up with all the treatment you need for those injuries.
Fortunately, accident victims caused by other parties are entitled to pursue legal action against those parties for financial compensation for all the losses they have sustained. However, when you are involved in a personal injury claim or lawsuit, there are critical acts you want to make sure you avoid since they can have a negative effect on your case.
It is not uncommon for accident victims to not realize they have been injured right away or think their injuries are only minor ones because they are not really showing signs of injuries. This delay in symptoms can actually be dangerous, especially with injuries such as brain trauma or internal injuries. By the time symptoms do begin to appear, the victim can be in serious medical trouble. This is one reason why all victims should seek out medical assistance immediately following the accident.
Another important reason to see a doctor right after an accident is that you will need this information for any personal injury claim you may file. Medical reports can confirm that you not only have been injured but when and how those injuries occurred. Waiting to see a doctor for days or even weeks after the accident can give the insurance company fodder to accuse you of lying about how you were injured or even that you were injured at all.
One of the biggest mistakes accident victims make is speaking to the at-fault party’s insurance company before they have consulted with a personal injury lawyer. Insurance companies are in business to make a profit and any claims they pay out cuts into that profit. It is the insurance adjustor’s job to minimize claim payouts or deny whenever possible, even if the victim has a legitimate claim.
When a victim speaks to an insurance adjustor, they often do not realize that adjuster has been trained to manipulate conversations and questions to get the victim to say something that can be used against them. Something as seemingly innocent as saying you are sorry the accident occurred can be used as evidence that you are admitting fault for the incident, even if that isn’t what you meant. And since all conversations are recorded, it can be difficult to dispute the insurance company’s accusations.
If you have been injured in an accident caused by another party, you may be entitled to financial compensation. To learn more, call an experienced attorney, like a Des Moines, IA personal injury lawyer from a law firm like Des Moines Injury Law.
Joshua W. Glotzer is a Super Lawyers-recognized personal injury attorney and Managing Partner at Glotzer & Leib, LLP. With over 25 years of experience and multiple seven-figure recoveries, he handles complex cases involving car accidents, slip and falls, and elder abuse. Known for his personalized, results-driven approach, Glotzer ensures every client receives the skilled representation they deserve.
“Mr. Glotzer represented me after I was involved in a car accident. I was badly injured,but the insurance company refused to offer me a reasonable settlement. I decided to find an attorney and decided to hire Josh.
His law firm did a great job on my case. They were very responsive to all my questions and obtained a great resolution for me. I received way more money than was originally offered. I would recommend their firm to friends and family.”
“Mr. Josh Glotzer is a great attorney. Over the last 15 years he has helped me on a number of cases with professionalism, and more importantly a positive outcome in my favor. I have referred him to a number of friends and colleagues, all of which have been equally as happy with his legal representation. I trust him and confident in legal ability. I highly recommend his law firm.”
“Don’t try to deal with insurance companies on your own. They strung me along for almost two years before I gave the case to Glotzer & Leib. Josh and his team quickly obtained a settlement that netted me many times what the insurance company was offering. Thank You!”
“My wife was in a car accident last year and Josh did an amazing job representing her. It’s very refreshing to see someone in his profession that actually cares and puts his clients first. He’s the best in the business and I feel so fortunate that I was referred to him. Keep up the great work and thanks for everything you did for my family!”
“I was in a rear end car accident last year and hired Mr. Glotzer’s office. It wasn’t a big case but their office helped me with my property damage claim and did a good job resolving the injury portion of the case as well.”
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