Accidents will put an enormous strain on you and your family. Your life can change in an instance when someone else’s lack of attention or recklessness causes you harm. Along with the physical effects of your injury, your finances will also suffer due to mounting medical bills and time missed from work. All the while, the insurance company is trying to keep you from getting the compensation that you may legally deserve.
The key for your case is an attorney who has the experience and knowledge to stand up for you. The person who you select should have a track record of results and the dedication necessary to wage a legal battle on your behalf if necessary.
Personal Injury Claims Are Not Easy
The personal injury process can be complex and time-consuming. It is not a situation where you can submit a claim and expect an immediate payment of what you think you deserve. Instead, the insurance company’s business model puts the brakes on quick payment and often makes you fight for every penny.
The personal injury process begins immediately after your accident. There are numerous things that you can do to help your claim, even if you are able to gather any evidence at the scene of the accident. In the days after your injury, you or a family member should do the following:
- Get the medical help that you need to diagnose and treat your injuries (we will discuss how 388CEDA can assist)
- Contact an attorney who can investigate your accident and gather evidence
- Gather the documentation necessary to strengthen your insurance claim
- Begin to think about filing a claim for compensation
Your best hope is that you can receive a settlement check after some negotiation. You can count on this process taking some time. The insurance company will not make their best offer first, and you may need to exchange multiple rounds of offers and counteroffers to arrive at your final number.
Having someone who knows the value of your claim is vital. That is what keeps you from settling your case for too little because you did not have the patience or knowledge that it takes to deal with an insurance company.
The personal injury process can be complex and time-consuming. It is not a situation where you can submit a claim and expect an immediate payment of what you think you deserve. Instead, the insurance company’s business model puts the brakes on quick payment and often makes you fight for every penny.
The personal injury process begins immediately after your accident. There are numerous things that you can do to help your claim, even if you are able to gather any evidence at the scene of the accident. In the days after your injury, you or a family member should do the following:
- Get the medical help that you need to diagnose and treat your injuries (we will discuss how 388CEDA can assist)
- Contact an attorney who can investigate your accident and gather evidence
- Gather the documentation necessary to strengthen your insurance claim
- Begin to think about filing a claim for compensation
Your best hope is that you can receive a settlement check after some negotiation. You can count on this process taking some time. The insurance company will not make their best offer first, and you may need to exchange multiple rounds of offers and counteroffers to arrive at your final number.
Having someone who knows the value of your claim is vital. That is what keeps you from settling your case for too little because you did not have the patience or knowledge that it takes to deal with an insurance company.
What Happens if Your Case Goes to Court
There is a chance that you may need to file a lawsuit against the defendant if you cannot settle the case beforehand. If that happens, your case would go through the following steps:
- Complaint – your lawyer would draft a legal document stating your version of the facts and file it with the court
- Answer – the defendant would get to respond to your version of the facts by admitting, denying or stating their own facts
- Discovery – the parties would exchange information that they have in their possession and would get to have depositions
- Trial – the case goes in front of the jury, where each side gets to call witnesses
- Decision – the jury issues a decision in the case and awards damages
In reality, most cases will not go to trial because they settle beforehand. However, you still need a lawyer for your case to strengthen your claim. Otherwise, you may be an easy target for the insurance company. Statistics show that hiring an attorney could increase your compensation, and it does not cost you money out of pocket.
388CEDA’s Medical Services Can Help
Along with an attorney, you need doctors to diagnose and treat your accident injuries. Many people avoid seeing a doctor after an accident and think that they can tough it out. However, doing so may exacerbate your injuries and prolong your recovery time. 388CEDA has doctors on staff to fully evaluate your condition after your accident. We offer the following services:
- Telemedicine
- Imaging services, including MRIs, computerized tomography
- Orthopedic care from board-certified orthopedic physicians
- Interventional medicine
- Chiropractic care
- Board-certified neurosurgeons
- Interventional pain specialists
Our doctors will diagnose your injuries and thoroughly document them and your treatment in a clear manner.
Recommending Experienced North Miami Beach Lawyers Upon Request
You are probably wondering how to find the right lawyer for your injury case. There are so many area attorneys, and not all of them have the experience required for your claim. 388CEDA could also help you there. We have a large network of area lawyers.
When you request it, we could recommend one to you. Just call us today at 1-800-388-CEDA to find out how we could assist you in moving your case forward. With an injury claim, you have every reason to act as soon as you possibly can.
*388CEDA is not a law firm or an attorney referral service. 388CEDA does not provide legal advice, services, or legal representation to anyone including but not limited to visitors to this site or individuals/persons responding to our advertisements. In Florida, 388CEDA provides the following types of physician services: M.D., Orthopedic Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, & D.C., Chiropractic Physicians that document and treat individuals that have suffered injuries. Results may vary and are not guaranteed. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call one of our agents at 388CEDA. We work with aggressive attorneys.
