2 MORE Actions That Can Hurt Your Richmond Car Accident Claim

In a previous blog post, 3 Actions That Can Hurt Your Richmond Car Accident Claim, I talked about some of the things that could negatively impact your case. That was just a partial list. You need to be aware of two more actions that could make the difference in the outcome of your Richmond auto accident claim.

1. Not having accurate tax returns.  When it comes to a personal injury claim, you have to be able to show the amount of income you have lost due to the car accident.  Your past tax returns are used to back up your lost income.  You therefore need to be prepared to produce your tax returns if you plan on filing a lawsuit and claiming lost wages. These tax returns need to be pristine.
2. Misrepresenting your amount of activity. It may seem shocking that insurance companies would actually hire private investigators to follow claimants, but it does happen. You may be unaware that you are under video surveillance. If you weren’t forthcoming about your activity level and you are caught on tape doing something that contradicts your injuries, you could have just lost your case.

For more information regarding what to avoid after a Richmond car crash, order a copy of the book, Five Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim.