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Everyone makes mistakes, but your personal injury claim isn’t the place to make errors. If you’ve been injured and you weren’t at fault, a personal injury lawyer can help. At Shapiro Law Team, we’ll thoroughly review your case and work towards a substantial settlement offer.
To help you avoid any mishaps, review the most common errors victims of personal injury often make.
1. Believing litigation isn’t affordable.
Personal injury attorneys work on contingency. This means you can afford to hire a lawyer. Working on contingency means no payment is required upfront. With contingency, your lawyers only collect a fee if you win your case.
2. Not asking your lawyer questions.
Remember, this is your case. You should remain involved and informed throughout the lifetime of your personal injury case. If you’re not comfortable asking your lawyer questions, you may need to seek counsel at another firm.
Litigation should always be your advocate. Asking questions establishes clarity and ensures your claim is being handled properly.
3. Not filing in the required time frame.
When you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another, you may spend months recovering from the accident. Unfortunately, personal injury victims hurt in a car crash or truck crash have a limited amount of time to file their claims. Depending on the state where your accident occurred, the statute of limitations will vary.
As soon as you are able, contact an attorney to start the process of filing a claim. Qualified personal injury attorneys, who know the regulations of your state, will look into your case and determine if the allotted time has passed.
4. Expecting future compensation.
When you decide to settle your personal injury claim, it voids your ability to file any future lawsuits or claims. This is why it’s imperative for you to work with a qualified attorney. Without one, insurance companies may pressure you into signing a low offer before you realize the severity of your injuries.
The qualified attorneys of David Shapiro Law will account for all of your damages and ensure your car crash or truck crash settlement is enough to cover current and future damages.
This includes but is not limited to:
5. Not considering all liable parties.
In some auto accident cases, multiple personnel may be held responsible. Collecting the right information, gathering proper evidence, and attaining the correct documentation will all help hold liable parties responsible for your catastrophic injuries.
Responsible parties may include:
Additional mistakes victims of personal injury claims may include:
If you’ve suffered severe damages, contact a licensed and experienced law firm in Scottsdale to help. Shapiro Law Team will perform a detailed investigation in order to prove your damages are due to the fault of other(s).
Most times, your attorney will negotiate with the insurance company for up to 12 months before taking your case to court. There are, however, additional reasons to support your case going to court:
If you were involved in an accident due to the negligence of another person, you need immediate legal help. The sooner you get in touch with a personal injury lawyer, the faster you can secure the compensation you’re entitled to. Call the office of Shapiro Law Team, at (480) 637-5692, or request a free consultation at our Scottsdale office today. Our skilled attorneys will ensure you avoid any and all personal injury claim mistakes.