If you, like so many other people in South Carolina try to handle their car accident case without an attorney, you may not receive the amount of compensation you deserve. There are several mistakes you will want to avoid after a South Carolina car accident in order to receive the maximum amount of monetary compensation you or your loved one deserves.  The most common mistakes people make after a South Carolina automobile accident are listed below:

1. Offering too Much Information

It’s understandable that after a South Carolina car accident to be emotional. Car accidents can be frightening, especially if you or a loved one is injured. When the police officer arrives at the scene, you should cooperate with them fully, but refrain from saying anything that could be used against you later that implies you are responsible for the South Carolina car accident.

Avoid discussing the accident while on the scene, other than to cooperate with the South Carolina police officer.  It would be advisable to save any of your thoughts and observations for you and your South Carolina personal injury attorney such as The Law Offices of Steven M. Krause P.A. 

2. Failing to Document 

At the scene of your South Carolina car accident, it may be chaotic, and you may be upset. However, failing to write down the names, contact information, and insurance information could lead to problems later. Additionally, you will want to write down the names and contact information of any witnesses, as they may be hard to track down at a later date.

You will also want to write down what you remember about your South Carolina car accident while the details are still fresh in your mind. Many of the details may not be included in the police report, and failure to write them down as soon as possible after your South Carolina car accident could potentially harm your future personal injury accident case.

3. Failing to Get Medical Treatment following an Anderson, SC Car Accident

After your South Carolina car accident, it’s vitally important to seek out medical treatment as soon as possible. First, the sooner you receive medical treatment, the easier it is to treat any problems that are caused by your South Carolina car accident. If you put off receiving medical treatment for your injuries, they could become worse, and it may take you longer to recover.

Additionally, your medical professional’s report as soon as possible after your South Carolina car accident is a great way to have your injuries recorded. Your detailed medical examination as soon as possible, will reflect the damages you suffered because of your South Carolina car accident.

Seeking medical attention as soon as possible after your South Carolina car accident will also not allow the insurance companies to argue that you weren’t really injured. It’s not uncommon in South Carolina for insurance companies use the delay in getting medical attention after your accident to deny your claim for damages or to say that you are only claiming to be injured because of the money.

4. Talking to an Anderson, SC Accident Adjuster Alone

All too often it can be a huge mistake to talk to an insurance adjuster alone after your South Carolina car accident. Insurance adjusters in South Carolina and elsewhere, only have one goal – settling your personal injury case for as little money as possible. It’s important to remember that South Carolina insurance adjusters are paid by the insurance company and they want to make sure the insurance company they work for is profitable.

Additionally, you don’t want to give a recorded statement to a South Carolina insurance adjustor alone.  It’s possible you could up paying more than you should. Speaking to a South Carolina insurance adjuster without your personal injury attorney present could result in you receiving a lower settlement amount than you deserve.

5. Settling Too Fast Following your Anderson, SC Car Accident

At The Law Offices of Steven M. Krause P.A., we understand you want to settle your claim as quickly as possible. However, settling too quickly, especially if you haven’t finished receiving treatment for all of the injuries you suffered in the car accident, including future surgeries and rehabilitation, could lead you to settle too soon. 

Once you’ve settled your case it cannot be reopened, and if you later discover other serious injuries or medical problems that are ongoing as a direct result of your South Carolina car accident, you cannot receive any more compensation. 

6. Not Hiring an Anderson, SC Car Accident Lawyer after Your Accident

You can avoid many of the mistakes listed above after you South Carolina car accident by hiring a skilled and experienced law firm like The Law Offices of Steven M. Krause P.A.. By hiring a South Carolina personal injury attorney you can rest assured that they will know how to set up your case for you to receive the maximum compensation possible. Your attorney will also negotiate with the insurance adjusters to help you receive all the compensation you deserve. 

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Steven M. Krause

Steven Krause is a personal injury, auto accident, and workers’ compensation lawyer who practices in Anderson, SC. He graduated form the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law and has been practicing law for 40 years now. Steven Krause believes in fighting for the injured. Learn more about his experience here.