Getting What Is Rightfully Yours

3 Tips For Maximizing Your Car Accident Settlement

15 March 2016 by Penny Fisher

Accidents happen when you least expect it. They can take a toll on you emotionally and physically. You end up having to figure out how to deal with your injuries and get back on your feet again. To make sure you get everything you are supposed to, here are a few tips you can use to maximize your settlement amount.

Explain how painful the accident was to the adjuster.

When speaking with the adjuster, you want to let them know how painful your injuries are and what you are dealing with in terms of your recovery. Go over how bad the accident was and what it has done to you emotionally and physically. By going into specifics and being graphic about what transpired, you can better form a picture of what it is that happened that day and how bad it has been for you. The key is letting the adjuster know that this wasn't a little fender bender where you got a few bumps and bruises. You need to let them know that this is serious and it is going to take you time to heal.

Explain how painful your treatment has been.

You also want to go into details surrounding your treatment that you have been going through. If you are having to go to physical therapy three times per week for an hour each time, you need to let the adjuster know that. Explain how much pain you are feeling during your treatments and how difficult it is for you to be able to do anything in your normal life.

Go over the differences in the before and after.

One of the keys when dealing with an accident claim is showing how much the accident has impacted your life now versus what it was before the accident occurred. If you aren't able to work because of your injuries, say so. If you aren't able to cook for your family, do the laundry, wash the dishes and so on, you need to let the insurance adjuster know all of that. When the accident takes a part of your life away that you once had, you need to make sure you are compensated fairly for that.

By doing the things above, you can make sure you end up getting everything you are supposed to in your car accident claim. If you ever have any questions, you can always ask Lawyer, Lawyer, Dutton & Drake LLP or your local lawyer for assistance.

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