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How to Help Your Lawyer Get a Fair Settlement
How to Help Your Lawyer Get a Fair SettlementHow to Help Your Lawyer Get a Fair Settlement
Developing a persuasive case requires your help. Your first job is to recover from your injury, but your other important duties are;
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MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY
Do not discuss your case with anyone other than family members. Never discuss your claim with potential witnesses, claims adjusters, or neighbors. Your statements can be misinterpreted and used against you.
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SECURE IMPORTANT RECORDS
Save these items in a separate folder in a safe place:
In Florida, car accident lawsuits primarily arise under negligence laws. Santiago Ruskin and Tampa area personal injury attorney will discuss later, establishing liability under negligence laws requires proving that the defendant owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, and that breach actually caused the resulting harm. Breach of the duty of care may occur in any of the following ways:
- Correspondence and documents from your lawyers
- Copies and a list of all prescriptions and medical bills
- A record of lost wages or income
- A list of all witnesses.
- All pill bottles
- A copy of any pain diaries you keep
- A list of all relevant photos and where they are stored
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TRACKING LOST INCOME
Keep a separate record of all time lost from work or any lost income; your attorney will compare your list with the lost wages statement obtained from your employer.
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COPY MEDICAL BILLS
Send copies of all your medical bills to your attorney, regardless of who pays you. The same goes for receipts for prescription medications, keep your own list of these bills and receipts.
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TAKE PHOTOS OF INJURIES
If you have visible medical injuries, take photos of them every week as they heal. These photos will be important and persuasive evidence.
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COMMUNICATE CHANGES
If you recall any additional witnesses, change your contact information, lose your job, change your marital status, or experience any other life change relevant to your claim. Report these changes to your attorney's team.
Contact RJS Law Group, a personal injury law firm in the Ruskin and Tampa area, today at (813) 641-0010.
If you are looking for a personal injury attorney in the Ruskin and Tampa area and would like to discuss your options with an experienced and dedicated team of professionals, contact one of our attorneys by calling RJS Law Group, a personal injury law firm.
