Personal injury cases require a sustained effort in order to get the compensation that you deserve. You will need to prove that your injuries are the result of the negligence or fault of another person. Once fault is established, the extent of your injuries and your overall losses are calculated in order to determine what your compensation will be. In order to strengthen your case, it is important to take careful notes, document your injuries, and go to all medical appointments.
Assessing Your Losses
Losses in a personal injury case are pecuniary, or those you can measure, and non-pecuniary, losses you can’t measure. Pecuniary losses are easy. These are lost wages, damages to your vehicle, and property loss. Even future lost wages can be calculated, looking at your current salary, age, and years left to work. What becomes more difficult to measure is your pain, the level you are disabled, and your suffering. Compensation varies greatly in personal injury cases, and this is often due to the pain and suffering damages you are awarded.
Go to All Medical Appointments
The best way to prove the extent of your injuries is to follow through with all medical treatment. Your treatment team are going to be the people who describe your injuries, the extent of your symptoms, and how much you have suffered because of your injuries. When you go to medical appointments, it is clear that you are trying to heal from your injuries. When you skip treatment, your providers won’t have the documentation they need to prove how injured you are. Follow through with specialist referrals, and document every visit you have with a medical provider.
Look Over Your Evidence
Take a careful look at any accident reports that were written regarding your accident. Look for errors and point them out to the person who wrote the report if possible. If you took pictures of the scene and you have documented your injuries through pictures, provide these images to your attorney. Assess the evidence you have collected, including all treatment provider notes to talk about your injuries. If you find mistakes, point the mistakes out to strengthen your case.
When you are hurt because of the negligence or actions of someone else, it’s important to get what you deserve. If you are permanently disabled and no longer able to work, you will need the financial compensation from a personal injury case to support you in the future.
While pursuing a personal injury case, it’s crucial to be aware of various insurance tactics that can devalue your claims. Insurance companies often employ strategies to minimize the amount they have to pay, so understanding these tactics can help you counteract them effectively.
At Gina Corena & Associates, recovering the maximum available damages and achieving the best quality of life is our goal for you and your loved ones. Client service and results are the benchmarks we use to measure success
In Las Vegas, there are various types of injury claims that individuals can pursue, depending on the nature of the accident and the injuries sustained. It’s essential to understand the specifics of each type to ensure you’re filing the right claim.
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As founder of Gina Corena & Associates, she is dedicated to fighting for the rights of the people who suffer life-changing personal injuries in car, truck and motorcycle accidents as well as other types of personal injury. Gina feels fortunate to serve the Nevada community and hold wrongdoers accountable for their harm to her clients.