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An Independence, MO Auto Accident Lawyer Lists Four Ways to Ruin Your Missouri Car Accident Claim

Were you injured in an Independence, MO car accident? Learn about some common mistakes that many people make after a car accident; don’t let one of these mistakes ruin your car accident claim.

1. Waiting to see a doctor

It is always a good idea to get medically checked out after a car accident. If you’re not sure if you are injured or are just a little sore, go see a doctor. You might think it’s better to wait and see if the pain in your neck or back gets better on its own. But, if you wait to seek medical attention, the insurance company will not take your injury seriously. Insurance companies often say that if you were really hurt in an accident you would have gone to the ER immediately or at least seen a doctor the next day. Jurors will also expect to see immediate complaints of pain and injury in the medical records of a person who is claiming to have been injured in a crash.

2. Not calling the police or filing a police report

If you have been involved in an Independence, MO auto accident, you must call the police if a car accident has caused injury or death to anyone. You don’t have to call the police if there only property damage, but the insurance company may reject your claim if you have not filed a police report. If the accident was minor and police didn’t come to the scene, you can file an accident report at the nearest police station to the site of the accident.

3. Giving too much information to the insurance company

If you have been injured in an Independence, MO accident, the first few days after the crash may be a blur. You may be taking pain medication or you may not have started to feel the full effects of your injuries. Often an insurance adjustor will call and ask you about your injuries. This is not the time to answer as you don’t know how long it will take to heal and if there will be any complications. It is best to not give medical information at this point.

Insurance adjustor s will use leading statements to make it seem like you caused or contributed to the crash. They are trying to put words in your mouth that they can use as a “recorded statement” against you in the future. It is best to say, “I can’t speak now; can I call you back at a better time?”

4. Waiting too long before hiring an Independence, MO Auto Accident Lawyer

The insurance company has already started looking into your claim. The sooner you hire an Independence, MO auto accident lawyer, the sooner the attorney can get started investigating your case and protecting the evidence that supports your claim. Accident victims who hire an attorney receive substantially larger settlements than accidents victims who represent themselves.

If you have been injured in an Independence, MO car crash, contact the accident attorneys at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys immediately at 888-348-2616 to schedule a free consultation with a Missouri car crash attorney.

Now that you’ve learned what not to do, download our free guide “10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim” and find out what you can do to protect your Independence, MO accident claim.

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