In order to ensure that you have the money to pay for your medical costs and make a full recovery, many people rely on the compensation they receive in their personal injury case. If you accept a quick settlement for the sake of reaching a resolution, you could be left with a significant financial burden, particularly if you need ongoing medical treatment.
Maximizing the compensation you receive in a personal injury lawsuit is important. You want to ensure the settlement you are offered and ultimately accept accurately represents the full amount of your losses.
It can be difficult to wait patiently for a fair settlement while you're recovering from an accident and also dealing with the legal process of a personal injury claim. How you handle things after the accident can have a big impact on how strong your claim is and how much money you are paid. We will offer a number of strategies to strengthen your position and make sure you get the most out of your NJ personal injury settlement.
The best course of action is to seek legal help. An experienced personal injury attorney in New Jersey, such as the legal team at Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law, can help you make sense of your case and build your case for success.
Gather Evidence
Make sure that you keep any evidence that can be used to strengthen and prove your case. Relevant evidence will be the determining factor as to whether or not your claim is successful. Strong evidence will give you the best chance at getting the amount you are seeking in a potential settlement. It will help support your claims of injury, fault, and the amount of losses you have suffered as a result of your injuries. Evidence may include information from eyewitnesses, pictures and videos of the scene, and copies of any accident or incident reports. Your lawyer will collect all evidence to begin building your case.
Get Medical Care Immediately
In order to receive a full and fair compensation, you must be aware of the entire scope of your injuries. After an accident, you should visit a doctor as quickly as possible to have your injuries evaluated and receive a treatment plan. This information can help you seek adequate compensation for your full and total medical costs.
Additionally, you must follow the advice and guidelines from the doctor regarding treatment. If not, the other party may attempt to devalue your claim or reject it, claiming you have worsened your condition and were not as hurt as you claim.
Purse All Damages
Your claim could be more than just medical costs. You could also request lost income from time away from work, future lost income if you suffer severe injuries that impact your capacity to work, and even pain and suffering. Discuss your case and the full damages in your case with your lawyer.
Do Not Accept A Quick Settlement Offer
Despite your excitement about receiving money in your case, the first settlement offer from the other party usually is less than what you need to cover your losses. Your lawyer can assist you in determining the actual value of your claim and if you should accept or decline a settlement offer.
It will help you if you have a strong argument for the damages you are seeking after a low settlement offer is received. By showing you have a strong legal claim for damages, it can force the opposing party to make a fair settlement offer. It also shows you are prepared to fight for full compensation and that you have a strong case.
File Your Claim In A Timely Manner
From the date of your injuries, you have just two years to file a personal injury claim. You should pursue your legal claim soon to ensure you have adequate time to prepare your claim because it will take time to investigate and develop your case.
Stay Off Social Media
A lot of times, social media posts made by victims of personal injury claims can have a negative impact. For instance, they might explain the accident differently on social media than they have claimed in public statements. Alternatively, they might upload pictures or videos of themselves doing physical activities that may conflict with the injuries they claim to have suffered.
The other party's lawyers will search for any evidence that will either allow them to give you less money or reject your claim completely.
Brandon J. Broderick Can Assist You With Your Personal Injury Claim
Our clients are important to us and we fight to ensure they get the compensation they are entitled to after an accident that has led to an injury. We have decades of experience in personal injury cases, specifically in New Jersey, and can formulate a legal strategy to maximize your personal injury settlement.
For a free consultation, get in touch with Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law today.