Filing a personal injury claim for the first time can seem daunting and overwhelming due to all the information that’s coming at you all at once. You also may be traumatized and in pain from the accident, and may not be mentally up to the task of filing a claim. You may not know where to start, how to address your attorney, whether or not to take calls from third parties, and even how to fill out certain documents, and so on.

While there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to personal injury etiquette, there is a standard of comportment or behavior that will help move your case along swiftly as well as protect its integrity along the way. The defense team, as well as the insurance company representing the negligent individual, will do everything in their power to either minimize your claim or jeopardize it, so this guide will help you when it comes to successfully moving from point A to Z of your personal injury claim.

At McCready Law, we believe in providing our clients with as much information as is possible, presented in a clear and simple format so they can become empowered and move with confidence as well as intelligence when it comes to their claim – read on to find out just exactly how we do this, for your benefit and maximum compensation.

Are you looking for the best smart home system failure injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced injury attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of cumulative, stellar legal experience, where we’ve helped tens of thousands of injured Americans across the country recover compensation after getting injured due to the negligent actions of other individuals as well as large corporations.

Over the decades, we’ve been able to recover over $260 million for our clients and counting, with a vast majority of these judgments or settlements hovering in the hundreds of thousands, and a number of them, particularly those that were linked to egregious defendant negligence or catastrophic injury, resulting in million-dollar settlements.

Our success in the personal injury field can be attributed to a number of factors such as personally handling all claims and not delegating them to inexperienced legal assistants or paralegals, a practice that is seen in the majority of law firms, ensuring to work only with top medical, forensics and accounting experts to not only gather a sufficient amount of compelling evidence, but to also establish causation and negligence as well as accurately quantifying the damages our clients endured, justifying the legitimacy of their claim in a court of law or during insurance company negotiations.

We are also not afraid to litigate claims given our vast experience doing the same as well as the availability of resources to pursue claims to the fullest extent of the law as well-litigated claims usually end in the maximum compensation allowable by law. in addition to running a bilingual firm, we also have nationwide presence due to referral relationships with trusted law firms and attorneys meaning you can call us from wherever you are in the country and we will gladly help with your claim.

Last but certainly not least is the fact that we take on all claims on a contingency fee basis, which means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you or a loved one got injured as a result of malfunctioning smart home systems, please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

Personal Injury Rules to Live by as the Injured Party

What to Do in the Hours or Days Following Your Injury

1. Seek Medical Attention – The preservation of evidence is vital with regard to all personal injury claims, so moving with speed and purpose is key as an injured victim. To this end, it is important that you see a doctor for your injuries immediately, preferably on the same day or the days following your accident and consequent injuries. Not only can delaying medical treatment worsen your injuries, but it can be used by the defense to argue that your injuries weren’t as severe as you made them out to be as you never even went for treatment immediately. The documentation of your injuries will play a pivotal role in the determination of your damages.
2. Document Everything at the Scene – If possible and safe to do so, gather evidence at the scene, such as taking photos of the scene, vehicle damage if you can, your injuries, and any hazardous conditions which may have led to your accident. Don’t forget to gather contact information from any witnesses as well as the at-fault party; that said, do not apologize or admit fault, as these statements may be twisted later and used against you.
3. Do Not Discuss the Accident with Anyone – While expressing yourself may feel great as it may take the steam off, do not speak to law enforcement, emergency services or your attorney at length except for providing them with necessary facts about the accident. This is even more important when it comes to friends, family and insurance adjusters representing the other party, because one slip of the tongue or careless Facebook or Instagram post can lead to the compromising of your claim.

Your First Consultation with Us – Do This to Expedite Your Claim

After seeking timely medical attention, ensure to get in touch with us at (314) 481-63338 immediately in order to get started on your claim. Your first meeting may be virtual or in person, but it is important to make a good first impression by focusing on clarity as regards your claim and the circumstances behind the same.

1. Be prepared with all relevant documentation such as medical records, police reports, photos, witness information, insurance details and any notes you may have taken regarding the whole debacle.  Organize this information in a file or binder since it will enable us to quickly take stock of the facts so we can hit the ground running.
2. Ensure to be honest and thorough by disclosing all information about your injuries, the accident, medical history and even information you may deem embarrassing or irrelevant. Attorney-client privilege kicks in immediately, so anything you tell us will never be revealed to a third party. In addition, disclosing all relevant information will ensure that we aren’t blindsided by new information that may come up later, after it is unearthed by the defense team
3. Ensure to ask lots of questions regarding our experience with similar cases, our fee structure, how long the process could potentially take, and so on.

Handling Ongoing Communication with Your Injury Lawyer

Adhere to the following etiquette guidelines when it comes to communicating with your attorney:

1. If we ask you for any information or documents, endeavor to produce these as quickly as possible, as delays may not only slow down the entire process, but also make you miss certain deadlines.
2. When talking to us about your medical condition, any updates, ensure to be specific such as talking about the pain level you’re currently experiencing from a scale of 1 to 10 as well as its exact location, and its impact on your daily activities as this kind of information will help to accurately determine your damages.
3. As a law firm, we keep detailed logs of everything; however, it is always good practice to maintain your own communication log as it will not only help you track the progress of the claim, but it will assist you in referencing past conversations.
4. While open communication is always a good thing, refrain from calling us daily to get updates, as there will likely be no new information to share with you. Personal injury claims often involve long waiting periods due to many moving parts such as expert records, medical records or court dates so exercise patience and trust that we shall update you in the event of any significant progress.

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There’s so much we haven’t discussed in this post such as how to handle any questions from the insurance company as well as whether or not to sign any documentation that it would take a thousand more words to convey this information – to this end, we would like to ask you to give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338  regardless of where you are in the country so we can advise you appropriately regarding your potential claim after getting injured by a negligent party. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation or anything to sign. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to working for you.