5 STEPS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT

Not every case is worth millions of dollars. In fact, if it were up to insurance companies, no case would be worth millions of dollars. Their only goal is to get you to settle to the least amount of money possible, so it’s up to you and your personal injury attorney to ensure you get fairly compensated. The good news is that you can do it, even if you don’t have the cash for lawsuits just lying around. Here are five things you can do to maximize your settlement.

GET MEDICAL TREATMENT

Winning your personal injury settlement means getting compensated for all your medical bills and other expenses. In order to do that, you need a clear picture of the injuries you sustained. Have a medical professional document all your injuries and devise a treatment plan. This will help you get legal funding for lawsuits if need be, as well as make insurance companies more likely to offer a fair settlement.

Keep in mind that some injuries will not be immediately obvious at the scene of the accident, so even if you don’t think you’ve been injured, make sure you seek medical attention to catch those invisible injuries, such as internal bleeding, brain injuries, or concussions. {Continue Reading}