How to Get the Most Money After a Car Accident in Colorado Springs
Millions of car accidents occur in the United States each year. While most car accidents result in damage to the vehicles involved, some accidents also involve personal injury or even result in the death of the driver or passengers.
If you were injured in a car crash that wasn’t your fault, it’s important to take the right steps to protect your right to compensation. If you’re wondering how to get the most money after a car accident in Colorado Springs, here are a few things you should do to prepare for your car accident injury claim.
Listen to Your Doctor
If you were injured in a car accident and need to file a claim to seek compensation, following your doctor’s instructions is crucial. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to address your injuries and they’ll also provide you with a recovery plan, which may include surgical aftercare, physical therapy, prescriptions, and more.
Failing to follow the doctor’s instructions can not only affect your recovery but can also affect your personal injury claim. For example, if you ignored your doctor’s recommendation for physical therapy or mobility aids, such as crutches or a walker, you may be denied some or all of the compensation you’re otherwise entitled to for your injuries. This is because the insurance company can now say that your injuries weren’t as severe as you claimed.
Get a Copy of the Police Report
After an accident, you’re entitled to a police report for your own records. Look at the report to ensure it’s accurate and reflects all the facts of the accident. It’s possible for a police report to have incorrect information, such as the cause of the accident. A police report is part of your evidence for your claim and can be a vital resource for the insurance adjuster, so be sure to correct any errors as soon as possible.
Keep a File of Your Claim Information
Records and evidence are vital to any car accident claim. After the accident, keep a record of all the paperwork you receive to support your claim, which may include the police report, insurance records, pictures of the accident scene, imaging from the hospital, medical records and bills, and more. It will also be helpful for you to keep a journal of the pain you experience on a daily basis due to your accident-related injuries.
Call Heuser & Heuser for Help — It’s JUST That Easy!
Our experienced lawyers at Heuser & Heuser, LLP can help you seek the most money after a car accident in Colorado Springs. We can help you navigate your claim and understand your rights. We will fight for the compensation you deserve and be with you every step of the way. Call us at (719) 520-9909(719) 520-9909 or fill out our online form to get your free case review today. It’s JUST that easy!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know What My Case Is Worth?
There are a variety of things we look at when evaluating your case and determining its value. We look at how the accident occurred. We look at what sort of injuries you sustained. Do you have a permanent injury that will last the rest of your life? Are you going to have future medical bills? We look at lost wages. Did you lose your job? If you have permanent work restrictions as a result of the accident, you may not be able to find a job very easily in the future. These are some of the factors that we look at in evaluating a claim. Every case is unique and different. That’s why at our law firm, every case gets personal attention from the lawyer when it comes time to evaluate.
Why is it Important to Hire a Lawyer?
Insurance companies are in business for a reason: to make money. Anytime they are paying money on a claim, it means less money to their bottom line. They have literally hundreds of adjusters and hundreds of lawyers who are on their side trying to figure out how to prevent money from leaving their checkbooks. Quite frankly, you do need a lawyer to help you through this because your lawyer will make sure you’re properly compensated.
Do Cases Settle Without Going to Court?
Cases settle before going to trial 80 to 90 percent of the time. However, that doesn’t mean there’s not a lot of work involved in getting a case settled outside of court. Sometimes you have to file a lawsuit and do a lot of what I call “legal maneuvering” to get a case settled. That means we take depositions from witnesses to the accident, from police officers, and from your doctors. But, yes, most cases will settle prior to trial.
Do You Get Good Results for Your Clients?
We do get good results for our clients. We have settled hundreds, if not thousands, of cases where we’ve had large settlements. We’ve had substantial verdicts. We go to the mat for our clients if necessary. We’ll appeal cases. We’ll do whatever it takes to make sure our client is taken care of.
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Gordon J. Heuser, Esq.
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