If you get injured in a car accident and someone else is to blame, you may want to sue for damages. But what happens if your injury worsens over time? Can you sue after you first decided not to? Can you ask for more in damages? A Monmouth County car accident lawyer can answer your questions and help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
Should I See a Doctor After an Accident, Even if I Don’t Feel Hurt?
Yes, it’s always important to see a doctor after a car accident. These situations can be stressful, and the adrenaline pumping through your system after a crash might make it hard to notice an injury right away. Getting properly diagnosed is a must, but this isn’t the only benefit of going to a doctor right away.
If you see a doctor in the day or so following an accident, that can establish a baseline. We know just what kind of injury you were dealing with immediately after a crash. If your injury worsens and you go back to the doctor later, your medical records can serve as critical evidence of how your condition has gotten worse over time.
What Happens If My Injury Worsens During Negotiations?
If your injury worsens while we’re trying to make a deal on compensation, you simply ask for more in damages. Your lawyer can use evidence like your medical records to back up your assertion that you will need more medical care than expected. Because of that, you should receive more compensation.
Negotiating with insurance companies and calculating how much someone will need for future medical costs is not easy. Our personal injury attorneys have plenty of experience with these tasks though, and they are ready to put their knowledge to work for you.
What Happens If My Injury Worsens After I’ve Settled?
Unfortunately, you cannot sue for more money after you have settled. If your injury worsens after you have accepted compensation, you cannot go back and ask a negligent party for more money. This is another reason why it’s a good idea to consult with an attorney and your doctor before doing anything. Don’t just take the first offer the insurance company sends you!
It’s not all bad news though. If you are suing multiple parties and have not settled with all of them, you may be able to push for more compensation in negotiations with anyone you haven’t settled with. We can use whatever evidence we have at our disposal to show how your injury has gotten worse and why that is a valid reason to ask for more in damages.
Schedule Your Consultation
So if you were hurt in an accident, make sure that you have someone on your side who’s ready to put your best interests first. Contact Falcon Law Firm and schedule a free consultation with our team. We’re ready to help you fight for fair compensation.
