How Important Are Evidence And Witnesses In A Personal Injury Case?

Pictures speak a thousand words. Many intersections have cameras and that evidence can sometimes be obtained through the governmental entities, but independent witnesses can be hard to find. At least getting their name and phone number at the accident scene is very crucial. Even police officers make mistakes, so independent witnesses can make or break a case.

How Soon Should I Seek Medical Treatment After Being Injured In An Auto Accident?

There is no specific rule or deadline that says a person must go to a physician or seek medical treatment within a certain period of time after a general accident. However, the longer a person waits, the less value the insurance company will place on their injury. Many times, people will tell the police officer that they are okay at the accident scene, so the officer notes in the report that there are no injuries. That’s another factor that the insurance companies use against injury victims. I advise people to go for treatment as early as possible, even if it’s to just to a local clinic.

In the context of work injuries, there are specific statutory legal rules that require an injured worker to report the injury within a certain number of days. If they do not, then that work injury claim can be barred. If an insurance company has the ability to deny the claim based on the failure of the employee to report timely, then they will.

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