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Avoid These Common Mistakes That Auto Accident Victims Make – Mistake #3

Mistake #3 – Failing to get prompt medical attention/treatment.

As an attorney who has represented accident victims for over 25 years, I have seen many situations where the injured victim of an automobile collision will refuse to go to the hospital even though the EMTs recommend that they go. Sometimes people will make their situation worse by waiting for weeks or even months to follow up with a physician for problems or injuries associated with the accident. While no one wants to look like a whiner, this sort of inaction can adversely affect your attorneys ability to convince the insurance company or jury that your injuries are serious. More importantly, delays in treatment can make it difficult to prove that your injuries are the result of the collision. In the worst case scenario, an intervening accident could re-injure the same body part making the case even more complicated and confusing for the jury….not to mention the doctor. If you have been hurt in an accident, you should get immediate medical attention. And be sure to follow your doctor’s advice.

Feb 22, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post

Avoid These Common Mistakes Auto Accident Victims Make – Mistake #2

Mistake #2 – Talking to the at-fault parties insurance company.

I frequently see motor vehicle accident victims who have talked to the at-fault person’s insurance company without the benefit of representation. Often times auto accident victims inadvertently say something that is not helpful to their personal injury claim or may even prove to be harmful to their case. Don’t make this mistake. No matter what the insurance company representative might tell you, the real purpose for talking to you is to get information that can be used against you. Furthermore, insurance companies usually record these conversations. Thus we recommend that you always consult with an experienced personal injury attorney before speaking with the at-fault party’s insurance company. Call us today for your free initial consultation.

Click on the link to read Mistake #1 – Waiting to Call an Attorney

 

Feb 21, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post

Avoid These Common Mistakes Auto Accident Victims Make – Mistake #1

Unfortunately, there are some common mistakes people make after they are in an auto accident.  Over the next few days, I’ll post the six most common mistakes and what you can do to avoid them if you are ever involved in an auto accident.

Mistake #1 – Waiting to call an attorney

Too often people wait to contact an attorney to get help regarding their case. Waiting often results in the loss or destruction of important evidence which can significantly hurt your chances for a fair recovery for your injuries. For example, pavement markings can be used to show that the other vehicle was in the wrong lane. However pavement markings disappear quickly.

Waiting only hurts your case. Don’t be a victim twice. If you have been in an accident call immediately. And if a loved one has been injured and is unable to call, don’t hesitate to call on their behalf. Initial consultations are free so it will not cost you anything to talk to us.

Feb 20, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post

Automobile Accidents Cause Serious Injury

In spite of the many safety advances made in the design of automobiles, motor vehicle accidents often times result in significant injuries such as fractures, internal injuries, lacerations, brain injuries, etc. which can cause life long pain and suffering.

Whether or not you can bring a lawsuit against the other individuals involved in the accident depends upon whether or not that individuals negligence or carelessness caused the accident.

It is also important to consider whether or not a defective product such as a defective automobile may have contributed to have caused the accident.  For example, did the airbag fail to deploy when it should have, did the seat back break causing the injured victim to fly out of his seat thereby sustaining a head injury or did an improperly designed gas tank rupture causing the vehicle to catch fire.

As an experienced personal injury attorney, I examine all of the possible causes of the accident including whether a defective product, etc. was a factor.  If you have been injured in an accident, I recommend that you immediately contact us so that we can investigate your possible claims before important evidence is lost or destroyed.

Jun 25, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

What is a personal injury case?

A personal injury case exists if you have suffered an injury as a result of the acts of someone else or some entity or thing.  For example, automobile collision, slip and fall injuries, injuries resulting from an unsafe product, an injury at the work place.

Jun 20, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post