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What can you do to build your personal injury claim?

Oct 18, 2021 |

There’s a lot of uncertainty following a car accident. You might not know the full extent of your injuries and how they will affect your life for some time to come, and the emotional and financial realities of your newfound situation can sow your future with doubt. Even though this can be a stressful time in your life, there are steps that you can take to protect your interests and your future. That may all start with building a personal injury claim.

Ways to build your personal injury case

It’s important to be proactive in building your personal injury claim. Here are a few ways that you can do that:

  • Talk to witnesses to get their accounts. Make sure that you take detailed notes and write down their contact information in case you need them to testify on your behalf later on.
  • Gather all records that are pertinent to your case. This will likely include any police reports as well as any medical records that show the extent of your injuries
  • Talk to experts who can help build your claim. If your accident is complex, involving many vehicles, then an accident reconstruction expert may be helpful. Your own doctor might be able to help you prove the extent of your damages by talking about your prognosis and need for future treatment. Make sure you know how these experts can testify to your benefit.
  • Know how to articulate how your life has been changed by your injuries. By discussing how your injuries have affected your life, you can build a stronger case for noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering

Be holistic in your approach to your personal injury claim

To build a successful personal injury case, you have to be thorough in building your legal arguments. This means appropriately analyzing liability, but it also means making sure that you’ve gathered the evidence needed to show the true extent of your damages. It can be a challenging endeavor for sure, but with a little help you may be able to position yourself for success so that you can find accountability and recover the compensation that you need and deserve.