Here’s how to gather the proof you need to build a strong personal injury claim and pitfalls to avoid when dealing with the insurance company.
Car accidents are one of the most common reasons for personal injury claims. That’s no surprise, considering the average American driver can expect to be in three or four vehicle accidents during their lifetime. ¹
Almost as many people are hurt by slip and falls, dog bites, defective products, and other incidents caused by someone else.
After an injury, you have the right to expect the at-fault person to pay for your medical bills, out-of-pocket expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Usually, that means filing a personal injury claim with an insurance company.
No matter how you were injured, the insurance company won’t pay a dime unless you can prove their insured was negligent, their negligence caused your injuries, and you have measurable damages.
Whether you decide to hire an attorney or represent yourself, here’s what you should know about gathering essential evidence to build your claim, and how to deal with the insurance company.
Preserving and Protecting Vital Evidence
Get an in-depth look at gathering different kinds of critical evidence you’ll need to prove the at-fault party’s liability, the scope of your physical injuries, and the extent of your pain and suffering.
Collecting Evidence to Build Your Claim
You can boost your insurance settlement by collecting compelling evidence of your injuries and proof of the at-fault party’s responsibility.
Preserving Injury Evidence Is Vital to Your Insurance Claim
Preserving key evidence can make or break your injury claim. See how to preserve your evidence as well as evidence still held by the at-fault party.
How to Organize Your Paperwork
Taking Good Notes After an Accident
Taking Accident Scene Photos
Using the Police Accident Report
Gathering and Using Witness Statements
Requesting Your Medical Records and Bills
Avoid Personal Injury Claim Pitfalls
Insurance companies are only interested in their profit margins, not paying a fair settlement for your injuries. No matter how “sympathetic” they may sound, the insurance adjuster is not your friend. Learn how adjusters try to reduce or deny your rightful compensation.
How to Mitigate Injury Damages to Maximize Your Compensation
Learn why you must mitigate your damages after an injury. Don’t let the insurance company cut your compensation for failure to limit your losses.
The Statute of Limitations Can Kill Your Claim
Watch Out When Giving a Recorded Statement
Mistakes to Avoid when Negotiating Your Settlement
Avoid these costly mistakes when negotiating with the insurance company to make sure you get maximum compensation after a car accident.
How to Defend Against Bad Faith Tactics
Common Types of Injury Claims
Car accidents, slip and falls, and dog attacks are causes of injuries that almost always involve insurance companies. See how insurance companies try to fight back against some of the most frequently filed injury claims.
How to Build a Personal Injury Claim After a Car Accident
12 Steps Accident Victims Can Take to Boost Compensation
Whiplash Injury Claims: Essential Tips
How to Win Your Homeowner Insurance Claim
Who pays if you’re hurt in someone else’s home or yard? Learn how to demand fair injury compensation from a homeowner policy or renter’s insurance.
Dangerous Dog Laws Can Hurt Your Injury Claim
Dangerous dog laws will be used against you by insurance companies. Fight back with the latest facts on dangerous dog laws and insurance company exclusions.
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How Much is Your Injury Claim Worth?
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