 Preparing for a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Author: Blur Lorena
You must be prepared before speaking with any of the insurance
company’s representatives. Collect all important documents
and evidences, including the photographs, police and medical reports,
and statements of your witnesses. Take notes of important details
and review the policies given by the company. Do not say anything
that will cause your claim to be denied. Examine every photograph;
they might see an angle that may be turned against you.
Return to the scene or the place where the accident happened. You
might find more evidence. Photograph anything that will help you
win your case. Capture every angle. This will not only provide you
evidence, it will also help you remember events or things. Look
for physical evidence that will prove the extent of injury or will
oppose the description of the event, like a piece of wood or nails.
Do not move the object so as to preserve it. If it cannot be preserved,
take pictures of it.
In taking a photograph, use a camera that will provide you detailed
and accurate photos. Take photos immediately. Ask somebody to stand
as a witness and instruct him to take note. Take several pictures
so that you can have the best photos to show the insurance company
as a proof of your claim. Have it printed as soon as possible. Ask
for a receipt; make sure that it has a date on it.
If you are injured, go to the doctor or other medical provider
immediately. A delay will cause for the company to question your
injuries. Ask your doctor to photograph any marks or bruise, these
wounds will heal soon. Have a copy of your medical report. Detail
your injuries and how it affected your everyday living. Take note
of things you might remember that you have not thought of before.
All these notes will serve as evidences you can include in your
demand for settlements. In taking notes, do not forget to include
the date and time and the name of the persons who provided you with
information.
Look for witnesses, record their statement. List their names and
other personal information. You might find reliable witnesses that
will back you up. Ask for their numbers so you can contact them
anytime. They might be able to tell the exact story. You might also
get significant information that you failed to record.
Let the insurance company know that you are prepared. Review all
these evidences as well as the company policy.
About the Author
I’m not an artist, I’m not a poet. I just love writing
anything I want. I wasn’t born a genius, I just want to know
and understand something I don’t. I like to find the difference
between similar things. It’s like counting birthmarks on each
identical twin.
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