3 common mistakes that can ruin your accident claim

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Page 1: 3 Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Accident Claim

That Can Ruin3 Mistakes

Your Accident Claim

Page 2: 3 Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Accident Claim

Waiting tooLong

Many People don't get the compensationthey deserve because they waited toolong. Often people wait too long to seekmedical care, sometimes it takes monthsor even years. Waiting too long createsmore obstacles for the attorney.Sometimes the attorney can't help youbecause the statute of limitations haspassed. It is important to seek medicalcare and legal help immediately for thebest outcome.

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SayingToo Much

What you can and can't say toyour insurance company,police, and others can betricky. Here are some thingsnot to say.

That you're okayThat it is your faultSharing more than the basicfactsSigning a medicalauthorization form or doingrecorded statementSharing information aboutaccident on Social Media

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AcceptingToo Little

There are no do-overs once you accept

your personal injury claim. Make sure you

know the first settlement will most likely

not cover all the costs and you cannot get

more money later. You should talk to a

Personal Injury Attorney to make sure you

are getting enough compensation.

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