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How to Build a Strong Personal Injury Case in 5 Steps

By Oscar McAlister posted 11-08-2020 17:48

  

If you’ve ever watched the popular 90s series, King of the Hill then you know that one of the supporting characters Lucky got his name from slipping and falling in a big-box store, earning himself a bundle in compensation as a result. 


While sustaining injuries due to slipping and falling is no laughing matter and can be a cause of embarrassment, the compensation that’s possible from a personal injury case can serve as a balm that soothes all the pain away. 


Regardless of how your injuries happened, recovering from said injuries can be a long and even arduous journey depending on your age and health condition prior to the accident itself. 


Make sure that you get adequate compensation for your pain and injuries by building a solid case with these five tips. 


  • Get Medical Treatment

It’s also important to seek medical attention from your physician so that you have a professional record of your injuries as diagnosed and recorded by a doctor. 


Also, you may have sustained internal bleeding and injuries that aren’t visible to the eye. That’s why you need to get help as soon as possible. 


Getting a personal exam from your physician soon after will help you to get the best treatment for your needs immediately so that you’re strong enough to tackle your personal injury case.


  • Report the Accident Immediately

You must report the accident at the scene if possible or straight after if not. It doesn’t matter if it’s a road traffic altercation or an embarrassing slip and fall. 


We can’t stress enough the importance of reporting the accident soon after it has occurred to improve your chances of winning. 


  • Hire a Good Personal Injury Solicitor 

The best thing you can do for yourself in this situation is to find a seasoned and reputable personal injury lawyer to fight with you. 


Custy Law Firm attorneys are well-versed in personal injury cases and have a wealth of experience and resources to help you determine and get the adequate compensation that you deserve. 


They’ve worked on some of the most difficult cases in the county and came out on top, making sure to always put their clients first. 


Keep in mind that a personal injury case involves more than just physical injuries incurred and can include damages to mental health too. 


A good personal injury attorney will help you to determine the financial recourse for these and other injuries while helping you to navigate the negotiation process like a professional. 


  • Take Photos of Everything

It’s also important to take photographs of the scene of the accident as well as your injuries. These will be needed as part of your evidence for the incident and severity of the damage caused. 


If possible, you should also take notes or take a voice note on your smartphone of everything that you’re cognizant of at the time because you might forget certain details afterward. 


  • Record Evidence

You’ll need all the evidence that you can muster to build a strong and successful personal injury case. 


In addition to notes and photographs, you should also provide proof of loss of income as a result of work hours missed while recovering from your injuries. 


Keep all receipts and records of expenses that you went into because of the incident, whether it’s medical expenses, paying for transportation, legal expenses or making alterations to your home. 

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