Putting False Personal Injury Myths To Rest

If you've been hurt in an accident, it's tempting to fall victim to one or more of the below myths. That would be unfortunate since failing to seek compensation for an injury just amounts to throwing money away. Read on and learn why these myths are so wrong and get the money damages to which are entitled for your injuries.

It will take too long to get any money. Not necessarily; only very complex or highly technical cases take months or years to resolve. For relatively simple and straightforward accidents, you can have your hands on compensation in weeks or a few months. While every case is different, most personal injury cases never see the inside of a courtroom. You can be offered a settlement at any time, resulting in some pretty quick cash. The sooner you speak to an attorney, the sooner your case will be over.

My injuries are too minor to bother with. Even the most minor of doctor's visits or hospital stays can load up the costs, and those are costs that the other side needs to pay, not you. The more minor it appears your injuries are, the more of a fight to get the adequate compensation you are in for. There is no reason for you to bear the costs of that expensive care and all the other related money damages for an accident that was not your fault.

The person who caused my accident seems so nice and I don't want to make them pay. This myth represents a common misconception about where the money comes from to pay your settlement or court judgment. It is the person's or business's insurance carrier that bears that cost, not the individual or business.

I don't need an attorney, the person who hurt me is insured. This is the opposite end of the spectrum from the above myth and just as incorrect. Insurance carriers are extremely reluctant to pay any money for claims, and it can be a challenge to get an adequate amount to cover your medical expenses and more without an attorneys' help. Furthermore, you will need to seek legal help to get compensation for things like lost wages and pain and suffering.

There's plenty of time to think about filing a claim or not. Unfortunately, if you wait too long to file a claim your case won't get very far at all. You must abide by the statute of limitations or risk losing your opportunity to file a claim at all.

Do yourself a favor and cast these myths aside. Speak to a personal injury attorney today.

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