Car Accidents
Property Damage
Juries and therefore insurance companies pay attention to the amount of damage to the vehicles involved in the collision. It is an obvious oversimplification to assume that the more damage to the car the more damage to the person or conversely the less damage to the car the less damage to the person. However, common sense tells us there is some relationship. It is therefore important to document the true extent of the property damage prior to salvaging the vehicle or repairing the vehicle.
The most important way to document damages is with photographs of the car. It is also important to obtain at least two estimates from neutral sources. Do not count the insurance company estimates alone. Watch out for possible frame damage and other damages that may not seem obvious from photographs of the outside of the vehicles. Pay attention to damage to the seat assembly.
In some cases the damage to the vehicle can make the difference in a case. Therefore, it is important to consult with an attorney prior to repair or destruction of the vehicle.
Medical Treatment
Documentation of injury is one of the keys to success in a personal injury case. Get the treatment that you really need and never over-treat. At our firm we favor chiropractic care because it can provide pain relief and return to function without surgery or drugs. However, chiropractic should not be overdone or abused. In addition, it is always a good idea to work with medical specialists as well.
A good personal injury attorney can assist the client is obtaining the appropriate referrals to document a case without encouraging over treatment or unnecessary documentation.
Medical History
Your attorney and doctor must have a complete and accurate medical history. The more that is known about any related treatment prior to the incident - the better job that can be done to explain the current injury.
Lost Income
One of the most common elements of damages in a personal injury case is lost income.
