Eight tips for pursuing the maximum compensation possible in your personal injury claim.

1. Pursue Maximum
Compensation
8 Ways to Strengthen Your
Personal Injury Claim

2. Record and Collect
as Much Evidence as
Possible
Photograph the scene and your
injuries.
Gather contact information from
witnesses.
Find copies of supporting
documentation (police reports,
medical records, etc.)

3. Visit Your Doctor to
Check for Other
Injuries
Make sure you get treatment for
your injuries.
Ask for copies of your doctor's
notes, treatment plans, and more.
Follow-up with your doctor as
needed.

4. Write Down Any
Pain You Feel as a
Result of Your Injury
Explain your day-to-day struggles
during the recovery process.
Include any emotional turmoil like
stress, anxiety, depression, etc.
Record any new complications you
experience during and after recovery.

5. Deactivate Your
Social Media
Accounts
Avoid publishing any information
about your case.
Do not post pictures of yourself
doing any activities.
Refrain from sending messages to
anyone involved in the incident.

6. Keep Track of Any
Expenses You Incur
Due to Your Injuries
Collect receipts for any treatments
you receive.
Document all of the wages you lose
while recovering.
List any additional at-home care
costs.

7. Direct All Case
Correspondence
to Your Lawyer
Forward any emails, letters, and
phone calls from the adjuster.
Give witnesses your lawyer's
contact information.
Do not answer any questions from
the insurance company.

8. Do Not Accept Low
Settlement Offers
from the Adjuster
Reject any offer that is worth less
than you deserve.
Let your lawyer handle any
negotiations on your behalf.
Hold out for a higher settlement
amount.

9. Hire a Personal
Injury Lawyer to
Represent You
Choose a lawyer who has
experience with cases like yours.
Provide your lawyer with any
documentation you collected.
Consult your lawyer when making
decisions about your claim.

10. Need an Attorney?
Call us today for a free personal injury consultation.
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