Filing A Personal Injury Claim On Your Own: 3 Things That Can Go Wrong

Car accidents are known to be traumatic and distressing events, especially when they involve significant personal injuries and damages. Not only do car accidents result in physical injuries, but they can also result in emotional distress, disabilities and loss of earnings. No one should go through these challenges alone, especially if they choose to file for compensation. 

Many victims of car accidents make the mistake of believing they can file a personal injury claim on their own, only to find that they’ve been underpaid or their case is taking longer than it should. If you or your loved one has been injured in a car accident and are thinking of pursuing compensation without legal advice from an experienced personal injury lawyer, here are three things that can go wrong: 

You Might Not Receive The Settlement You Deserve

Victims of car accidents often believe that following the advice of insurance companies is their best shot at receiving compensation for their injuries, especially if their injuries fall under “The Cap.” Unfortunately, insurance companies only care about making the most profit possible and settling quickly for the lowest price. If you aren’t familiar with the different tactics insurance companies use to settle a claim, you might easily fall victim to their pressure and settle for a much lower payout than you deserve.

You Might Not Be Able To Prove Liability

After experiencing a severe car accident, liability might not be as obvious as it seems. In some situations, proving responsibility and determining who’s at fault can be difficult, especially since many insurance companies and similar entities may claim that you were at fault to change the narrative and blame you for the accident. The other driver is likely obvious for liability, but perhaps the road hadn’t been maintained properly, making the municipality liable, or there was another party that contributed to the accident. An experienced injury lawyer would be able to determine all parties that are responsible for the collision.

Your Claim Might Take Longer Than it Should

Handling a personal injury claim is a time-consuming process as you are solely responsible for submitting the proper paperwork, gathering the necessary information, negotiating the settlement and preparing written reports of all details of the accident. Doing all the above while visiting your doctor, getting necessary medical tests and focusing on recovery can be too much to handle at once, resulting in your claim taking longer than it should as you’re juggling multiple things at once. 

Avoid These Mistakes By Seeking Legal Advice From A Personal Injury Lawyer

As seen above, filing for a personal injury claim on your own can do more harm than good. Not only do you risk getting a lower settlement than you deserve, but you will also have to undergo an overwhelming and stressful process alone. Hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer will provide you with the support and assistance you need at every step of the process while also ensuring fair and just compensation to cover your injuries.

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James H. Brown and Associates is proud to have helped thousands of Edmontonians attain the compensation they deserve. Our award-winning team of experienced personal injury lawyers will ensure to protect your rights and provide you and your family with the support you need.

With over 250 years of combined experience in personal injury law, we have just about seen it all, whether it’s negotiating with insurance companies to taking settlements to court! You can depend on our team of experienced personal injury lawyers to fight for the compensation you deserve.

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