MISTAKE # 7 :
Fail to Take Immediate Action
Failure to act can jeopardize your accident claim. It can result in long-term medical issues. It can drain your bank account and harm your mental health.
It can affect you for the rest of your life.
When you’ve been involved in a traffic accident, time is of the essence. Not only do details, evidence and memories disappear or fade with time, so might your rights.
Waiting too long to file a claim could jeopardize your chance to protect your claim and ensure your rights are covered. Why? A statute of limitations could impose a deadline on when you can file a personal injury claim.
It’s important that from the moment you’ve been involved in an accident (assuming you’re not seriously injured), you start thinking ahead. You should be thinking, “I must…
… gather accident details, and open my Accident Folder to hold all the paperwork and numbers important to my case
… get examined by EMS or an emergency room physician
… follow up the ER visit with an examination by a doctor who specializes in my specific injuries. I’ll also open a Medical Folder for all the documentation, paperwork and bills I’ll soon receive
… follow the doctor’s recommended treatment, take the prescribed or suggested medications, and take care of myself, and
… consult an attorney who will protect my claim and fight for my rights.”
In fact, consulting an attorney shouldn’t cost you anything; most reputable attorneys provide a free initial consultation and collect a fee only if damages are recovered.
THE TAKEAWAY: Procrastination only opens the door for lost opportunities. If you’re in an accident, take immediate action to protect your rights and ensure you’re taken care of.