If the negligent acts of another party have injured you, then you can take legal action and file a personal injury claim against them for financial compensation. The financial compensation that you receive when your claim is successful is meant to cover the losses that you suffered as a result of your accident experience. These damages include medical costs, property damages, pain and suffering, and missed wages. Personal injury events, like Pennsylvania car accidents, can leave victims with very costly damages, which is why it is imperative that the full amount of compensation is obtained.
If you have questions about how to file a personal injury claim in Pennsylvania and what your rights are, you are welcome to meet with one of the seasoned Philadelphia personal injury lawyers at Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP, for a review of your accident experience.
There are several things that you can and should do that will have a positive effect on your claim. Ultimately, securing the highest possible amount of money from your claim is vital to helping you recoup the damages you had to endure. Consider the following tips when you file your claim.
A successful claim for the most compensation will require robust evidence supporting a claimant’s position. So, gather photos, video footage, witness statements, medical records and notes, and any other pertinent information that shows the negligent acts of the other party and the full amount of damages that resulted.
Failure to file your claim by Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations can mean that you lose your right to get any monetary compensation after your accident. Claimants have only two years from the date of their accident to file their claim.
Social media is one of the first places that an insurance adjuster is going to check on to see if there is any information that can be used against you to harm your claim.
The adjuster's first offer usually is usually the lowest and is often presented to victims quickly in the hopes that they will accept, and then the adjuster can close the claim. Beware of an over-eager insurance adjuster because this typically means they are anxious to get the claim resolved for as little as possible.
When you have an attorney on your side, you won’t have to worry about dealing with the insurance adjusters alone, and you will receive invaluable legal guidance and advice on what to do throughout the claims process. Additionally, your attorney will be an experienced negotiator that will be able to evaluate your claim’s worth and fight to get you the most compensation possible.
You deserve the most from your claim, and the legal team at Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP can help you get what you are entitled to. Call today for a free consultation at (215) 731-9900.
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