Mistakes that Can Jeopardize your Case

All too often, an injury or accident victim makes a small and unintentional mistake that can have a severe impact on and even jeopardize their case. These mistakes, while common, can often be easily avoided by following a few simple guidelines and rules. To better assist our personal injury clients and ensure that they are able to receive a speedy and appropriate settlement in their case, the New York law firm of Burns and Harris has compiled a list of common mistakes that can jeopardize a personal injury case.

• Not Seeking Prompt Medical Attention: No matter how minor you may believe your injury to be, it is important that you see a doctor as soon as possible. This will prevent a small injury from being a much larger one and having a greater impact on your life. In addition, the report and records kept by your doctor will help prove your case in a court of law and serve as proof that your accident happened as you say it did.
• Not Following Your Doctor’s Orders: If your doctor provides you with a course of treatment or advises you to take certain steps to assist in your recovery, it is important that you take and follow all of their recommendations. Not only will this aid in your recovery, it will help prevent a defendant from claiming that your injuries are not what you claim them to be, or that you are deliberately exacerbating them to receive a better settlement.
• Omitting Details: No matter how small or minor a detail or fact might seem to be, it is important that you disclose every aspect of your case to your attorney. Your attorney is the only one who can tell you which aspects of your case are vital to proving your claim. Additionally, disclosing all of the details of accident will prevent the defendant from claiming that the incident did not happen the way you say it did.
• Settling Without an Attorney’s Advice: Never, under any circumstances should you ever sign any papers or agree to settle without first consulting an attorney. Your injury attorney will be able to explain any settlements or papers you are given to sign and prevent you from agreeing to anything that will jeopardize your case.

By following only a few simple guidelines, you can prevent your case by being put at risk by a simple mistake.

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The law firm of Burns and Harris represents clients throughout the Bronx and Brooklyn and can help you receive the settlement you deserve for your injuries. Our firm provides free case evaluations and takes personal injury cases on a contingency basis. For more information, call 1 888 PAIN-LAW.

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