Personal Injury Lawyer Essay

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When you have been hit by another car, whether in your car, on a bicycle or as a pedestrian, there are certain things that you need to do. Sometimes it can be difficult to remember what to do, but getting the compensation that you are entitled to is dependent upon it.

See a doctor
Perhaps there are paramedics at the scene of the accident, if so they can take a look at you, but if they recommend that you go to a hospital, then you should go. It is important that any injury that you have br documented. This makes it easier for an attorney to get compensation for you. Often an insurance company will claim that your injury came after your accident or that it was preexisting. Seeing a doctor after an accident helps establish your medical issues. Of course, certain injuries may not manifest themselves until several days or weeks after the accident, but again, it is easier for a los angeles personal injury lawyer to make the case for your injury if you have already seen a doctor.

Do not believe anything you are told
At least as it pertains to your accident. A claims adjuster or attorney for an insurance company may downplay the fault of the accident, especially if it was the other driver's fault. Perhaps you will be told that everyone is equally to blame, or it will be difficult to …show more content…

Not only are you likely to hear a story designed to downplay the need for an attorney, but there is also a chance that an insurance company will want you to sign papers. Of course, these papers will be accompanied by a check. You can be sure that the check will be for an amount less than you are entitled to. An insurance company has no incentive to be fair. Do not sign any paperwork, nor should you endorse any checks. You may be thinking that you will cash the check, and then get a personal injury attorney los angeles, who will then get you more money later, but the simple act of endorsing that check is likely to mean that you agree to no further legal

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