5 Mistakes that Could Thwart your Kentucky Car Accident Claim (Part B)

Mistake #3: Not Collecting Evidence

Proving negligence in a Kentucky car accident claim, as well as proving your injuries, takes a considerable amount of evidence. Accident victims often make the mistake of failing to gather substantial evidence to demonstrate their injuries.

Ask your Louisville personal injury attorney about what kind of evidence you should collect, which will include things such as:

• witness information;
• photos of the accident;
• medical records and doctors’ prognoses;
• personal injury journal entries; and
• police reports.

Mistake #4: Settling without an Attorney

Unfortunately, many people who’ve suffered injuries in an accident don’t collect all the compensation that is available. This is usually because most accident victims simply aren’t aware of all the potential sources of income or the types of damages they’re able to account for on their Kentucky car accident claim.

That’s why self-representation is not generally advisable; you’ll need a professional Louisville personal injury attorney in order to keep you on top of the claims process, and to argue for the best possible recompense package.

Mistake #5: Settling Too Soon

When your injuries have left you unable to work and the medical bills are quickly building, you’ll likely be tempted to sign the first offer the insurance company puts on the table. Avoid the mistake of agreeing to an offer before talking it over with your attorney.

As soon as you sign the dotted line, the settlement is final and you won’t be able to ask for more compensation later, even if injuries you received in the accident don’t manifest until later.

For example, your “sore back” could actually turn out to be a serious disc injury that requires treatment at Frazier Rehab. If you’ve already agreed to a settlement, you may be left without the means pay the bills for future back surgery or physical therapy.

Before agreeing to any offer, make sure to first run your case by a Louisville personal injury attorney.

Contacting a Louisville Personal Injury Lawyer

In order to help you obtain a fair settlement for your Kentucky car accident claim, it’s best to retain the services of an experienced attorney from the Law Offices of Gray and White. We will give your case the personal attention it requires. Contact us today for a free case consultation – 1-502-210-8942.

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