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  1. Evidence and Statements
    • Personal injury cases depend on available evidence including photographs of your injuries and the scene and medical records proving your injuries. Be sure to take pictures at different angles and do so shortly after the accident so you can paint a clear picture of the conditions. 
    • You’ll want to refrain from making any statements to insurance or to the other driver that indicate responsibility for the accident. These statements can be used against you to lower the amount covered by insurance or by the other party to prove you alone were at fault. 
  2. Liability
    • If the other party is 100% for the accident then you are certainly entitled to recover damages. However, if you share liability your claim compensation will be lower. For example, if you have $100,000 worth of damages but share 50% of the liability, you would only recover $50,000.
  3. The Severity of Injuries/Damages
    • Injuries that are more severe tend to warrant higher compensation. For instance, you would likely get a higher payout due to a traumatic brain injury compared to a broken leg. However, that is not to say you shouldn’t seek compensation for minor injuries if the other party was at fault. 
    • Some accidents will not leave as much physical damage as mental and emotional. While they are harder to quantify, you can still receive compensation for your suffering. 

Personal Injury Attorneys Kaiman & Crahan

Before engaging with other parties, we recommend consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney. Accidents happen when you least expect them to, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared in case one happens. Filing a settlement claim is an important step toward healing. If you’ve been involved in a tricky situation like this, be sure to hire an excellent attorney to secure the highest possible compensation. An attorney can determine the total cost of your damages and defend you against greedy insurance companies looking to keep their bottom line high.

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