5 Common Mistakes When Filing a Personal Injury Claim
The process of filing a personal injury claims case is not that difficult yet every day hundreds of people manage to do it in the wrong way. This is not the end of the world as many mistakes can be rectified, especially by talented personal injury lawyers like those who work at Accident Advice Helpline.
However, if these mistakes can be avoided in the first place, then the whole process will run more smoothly and, hopefully, the client will get their compensation more quickly.
The top 5 personal injury claims mistakes
1. A very common mistake is leaving the scene of an accident without collecting the correct information. You may be feeling perfectly OK and think that you are not injured. In fact some injuries, such as whiplash, do not appear for several hours. It is always a good idea to collect contact details and take some photographs just in case. On the other hand, if you are seriously injured and being taken away by ambulance then you will not be in a position to collect ant information. Try and get a friend to do it for you. If the police are in attendance then they may also collect some information.
2. Some people do not seek medical attention for their injuries. If you were not treated at the scene and were not taken to an Accident & Emergency Department by ambulance then it is a good idea to seek medical attention as soon as possible. You may need further tests or investigations. You may also need some advice n how to treat your injury yourself at home. Your medical consultation will be documented in your medical notes and could help your future personal injury claims case. At a later stage you will be required to attend a medical assessment appointment with a local doctor.
3. You will only get a top rate legal service for your personal injury claims case if you choose your legal firm carefully. This is why thousands of personal injury claims clients have chosen Accident Advice Helpline. They know that they are getting a comprehensive legal package from a well-established firm that is fully endorsed by veteran broadcaster and consumer rights campaigner, Esther Rantzen. Do not rush into choosing any old legal firm that a friend recommends. Also, do not feel that you have to choose a local legal firm – Accident Advice Helpline assist and support accident victims people from all over the UK.
4. There is a time limit for personal injury claims cases and that limit is three years. This means that you really should start your case as soon as possible. The more successful cases are the ones that were started soon after the accident. They are easier to manage and all of the information is at hand.
5. Many people forget that there are two elements to personal injury claims. You do not just get a payment for your injuries – you also get a payment for the money that you have lost because you have been injured.
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