When you have a personal injury case, whether it be from a motor vehicle collision, a slip & fall, or truck accident, it is important to do everything that is in your control to preserve your claims and to make it difficult for the insurance company or the defense attorney to defend your case. The following article will outline the “do’s and don’ts” of a personal injury case.
The Do’s of a Successful Personal Injury Case
One of my clients recently asked me about how long it would take to settle her case from the date we sent off a demand to the insurance company in her car wreck case. Before even sending a demand, a claimant in a personal injury case needs to complete his or her medical treatment, so that amount of time will vary according to the injuries and treatment. After the treatment is completed and the medical bills and records are gathered (that normally takes at least 60 days), the timeline of settlement from the date of the demand also depends on the circumstances of each case. Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. Section 9-11-67.1), the minimal amount of time a claimant must give an insurance company or at-fault driver to settle a bodily injury claim based on personal injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision prior to filing a lawsuit is 30 days from the receipt of the offer.
When you are injured in a car accident that was caused by another person, you should definitely seek medical attention as soon as possible in order to ensure that your personal injury claim is as strong as it can be.
Making a personal injury claim in Georgia
To make a claim for injuries that you suffered from a car wreck, you must generally show the following:
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