3 Things You Can Do To Help Your Attorney Win Your Personal Injury Case

The bulk of civil cases filed in courts across the United States are related to personal injuries. That’s because suffering an injury due to the negligent actions of another can leave you with serious long-lasting financial, emotional, and psychological limitations, sometimes even permanently. For that reason, a personal injury lawsuit allows you to reasonably and justifiably seek financial compensation from the party that is responsible for your injury, and the help of an experienced personal injury attorney will be crucial to attempting a successful outcome of your case. What you may not realize is that there are some essential things that you can do to help your attorney win your personal injury case.



1. Be Transparent With Your Attorney

It's human nature to want to impress others by presenting oneself in the most positive light. You must overcome this urge and be completely honest and transparent with your attorney if you want to increase your odds of winning a personal injury case.

Your attorney needs to know every detail about your accident. Don't leave out information that could suggest you may have contributed to the accident or details about pre-existing medical conditions that you might not think matter. It's your attorney's job to sort through all of the information that you present to him or her and determine which details should be presented in court. When you leave out information or exaggerate details of your accident, your attorney will not be prepared to present a winning argument if your personal injury case goes to trial. It’s ALWAYS better to get them out in the open early with your lawyer, and discuss the gameplan in how to deal with it in the way that is most effective and beneficial to your side of the case.

2. Don't Talk About Your Accident

Any discussion about your accident should remain between you and your attorney. Don't discuss your situation with family members or friends with any greater detail than is necessary. Always avoid posting any information about your injuries on your social media pages, and DEFINITELY avoid talking to any representatives from the insurance company without your lawyer present while your personal injury case is ongoing.

Too many people make offhand remarks that can be taken out of context and used against them in court. In the event that an insurance adjuster or other individual needs to discuss your injuries or the circumstances of your accident, you should direct these people to your attorney as the best person to know what information should and should not be shared to preserve the integrity of your personal injury case.

3. Document Everything

Your attorney will need to present evidence in court that proves you are entitled to the damages you are claiming in your personal injury case. In order to ensure your attorney has a full arsenal at his or her disposal, you should document everything pertaining to your accident and the resulting injuries.

Take pictures of any pertinent locations or objects that were involved in your accident. Ask witnesses to provide official written statements. Maintain a written log of your day-to-day struggles, including your thoughts and emotions as you struggle through the recovery process.

These types of documents can be used by your attorney to show that your injuries have compromised your ability to engage in certain activities.

You will also need to work closely with your physician to provide your attorney with a detailed account of your medical treatment, as well as proof that you followed all of your doctor's recommendations during recovery.

Without these vital pieces of evidence, your attorney will be fighting an uphill battle when trying your personal injury case in court.

It can be challenging to navigate the process of filing a personal injury claim. These claims can take a significant amount of time and effort to resolve, so you want to ensure that you are doing your part to promote the best possible outcome.

Contact Higinbotham & Higinbotham, PLLC, for help filing your personal injury claim.