Car Accident Claims: 3 Mistakes Not to Make

Being seriously injured in a car accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence can be harrowing. The violent impact of an accident can have lasting economic, physical, and emotional consequences. Fortunately, if your accident was someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

The car accident claim process can be complicated, and there are several ways you could hurt your claim. Below we discuss three common mistakes to avoid - but the best way to ensure that your rights are protected is to call a New York car accident attorney as soon as you can.

One: Failing to Seek the Medical Attention You Need

The impact of a car accident can cause immense damage, including serious injuries. Sometimes, these injuries are slow to present with physical symptoms, which allows them time to become even more serious and more difficult to effectively treat. If you’ve been involved in a car accident that involves considerable impact (even if you would classify it as a fender bender), you owe it to your ongoing health and your car accident claim to seek medical attention as soon after the accident as possible. In addition to bolstering your health outcome, early medical intervention can send a message to the insurance company about the seriousness of the accident (and your attendant damages) in question.?

Two: Failing to Consult with an Experienced Car Accident Attorney

Car accident claims are complicated, and facing challenges along the way is not uncommon. Without an experienced car accident attorney in your corner, you’re less likely to obtain fair compensation, which is critical to your ability to recover your health and well-being. Your dedicated attorney will tackle all of the following tasks in pursuit of your claim’s best possible resolution:

• Ensuring that your complete damages are well represented in your claim
• Skillfully negotiating for just compensation that allows you to pursue your most complete recovery
• Building your strongest case and moving forward toward court if the insurance company refuses to negotiate fairly and in good faith

Three: Chronicling Your Accident on Social Media

It has gotten to the point that we post about every event in our lives on social media, and a car accident is a big event (that has the capacity to upend your life). Posting about your car accident, however, is not going to help you in any way. The insurance company covering your claim is watching and waiting for you to post something that it can use to its own purposes. Instead of providing this opportunity, it’s in your best interest to lay low on social media until your claim is settled (or you receive a court award).?

An Experienced New York Car Accident Attorney Can Help

David Kaufman at the Law Office of David M. Kaufman in Central Islip, New York, is an accomplished car accident attorney who has reserves of impressive experience helping injured clients like you obtain the compensation they need to fully recover. To schedule your free consultation, please don’t hesitate to contact or call us at 631-761-6400 today.