Documenting Your Hampton, VA Personal Injury Case

Whether you sustain a personal injury in a vehicle accident, on the property of a business, at the hands of another individual, or even from a dog bite, pursuing a personal injury claim is often time-consuming and difficult.

Most people are aware that Virginia’s civil justice system allows an injured party to recover financial compensation for their losses if another person’s negligence or recklessness caused the accident that resulted in the victim’s injuries. But far fewer are familiar with the various tangential issues that are involved in pursuing a personal injury claim. One of the most important things you can do for your case is to seek timely medical care to document the extent of the injury.

Proving Damages

Often at the heart of your personal injury claim is an insurance company that is going to pay for your medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and whatever other losses you have suffered.  Having as much medical documentation that clearly shows your injuries, treatments, and the medical prognosis is a critical part of your case.

However, even with all this medical evidence, the insurance company may still balk at the amount of compensation it may be liable for. In some cases, the insurance company may request an independent medical exam to verify the victim has the injuries they are claiming, despite the amount of medical evidence that may be available.

Under Virginia law, the insurance company may have the right to an independent medical exam. This is one reason why having a Hampton, Virginia car accident attorney advocating for you is important. Your attorney will have dealt with this scenario in the past and will know how to handle this situation so it is in your best interest.

No matter how your personal injury occurred, it is critical that you consult with a licensed physician to get an accurate assessment of the nature and extent of your injuries.  Your Virginia personal injury lawyer can use that information to bolster your case and ensure that you receive the benefits to which you are entitled.

Also, make sure that you follow the entire recommended medical care regimen prescribed by your doctor to further protect yourself from the potential delays that often accompany a personal injury claim.

It is a good idea to keep some type of journal to document the pain and the effects you are feeling on a day-to-day basis because some symptoms, such as generalized pain and suffering, are difficult to quantify. You truly are the only one who can describe what you are feeling.

Let Our Personal Injury Law Firm Help

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in an accident caused by another party, contact a Hampton, VA personal injury attorney to find out what type of legal recourse you may have.

The Virginia personal injury lawyers at Shapiro, Appleton, Washburn & Sharp have successfully advocated for injured victims in obtaining the financial compensation they deserved for their injuries, including a record-setting mild brain injury verdict for $60 million, which was settled while on appeal. Call us today for a free case evaluation.

 

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