If you've been arrested for a crime you didn't commit, you need to defend your legal rights. You have the right to an attorney who can help you present your case. After being wrongly accused of something myself, I learned quickly how to navigate the legal avenues to have my case dismissed. My attorney was a great resource for building the case, and because of my understanding of the law, it worked. I created this site to share what I learned along the way and some other great tips for others who have been wrongly accused and arrested for a crime.
Almost everything comes down to timing and personal injury matters are no exception. If you aren't careful, you could miss out on the compensation you need and deserve. Read on to find out how to time your settlement acceptance just right.
It's Too Soon to Settle
Right after an accident with injuries, you have to give yourself time to recover. Being in an accident brings changes to your health, your emotional state, and your financial situation. Waiting until you are yourself again is a wise decision. The old advice is to never make important decisions after a traumatic event, and car accidents fit that category.
Unfortunately, auto insurers tend to apply pressure to accident victims soon after a wreck. It's in their best interest if you accept a settlement while you are still in shock from the accident and still recovering from the injuries. Instead, speak to a personal injury attorney as soon as you are able and let them deal with the accident adjusters. That way, you won't have to worry about making a mistake with a settlement offer.
Don't Settle for Less Than You Need
Settlements should cover several areas of losses and we are not just talking about past losses. Your future medical costs might be a consideration if you suffered from serious or permanent injuries. The greater your injury, the greater the chance you might need future surgery, physical therapy, and more. If you act too quickly, you might be passing up the chance for future medical payments. You must reach a plateau in your healing so that an evaluation of your future needs can be performed before the cost is determined. Medical costs are far too expensive to give way to this form of loss because you acted too soon.
Don't Let Evidence Slip Away
You should never get in a hurry to sign an accident release and accept a settlement. You should, however, act fast to preserve evidence. Even if you wait for a while to settle, contacting a personal injury lawyer in a timely manner allows important evidence to be preserved. For example, traffic camera and residential and business video footage is often automatically erased after a time. Also, eye-witnesses can be harder to locate and may not remember events if you wait too long.
Don't Wait Too Long
Once you speak to a personal injury lawyer, you can relieve yourself of one giant worry. You will no longer need to be concerned about the statute of limitations. This rule blocks lawsuits if they are not filed in time. You might have anywhere from a year to several years to take legal action but it varies from state to state.
You can alleviate the danger of timing your settlement wrong if you place your case in the hands of a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
Share9 October 2019
