3 Actions That Can Hurt Your Richmond Car Accident Claim

You probably know that there are certain things you need to do following a Richmond car accident, like making sure there is a police report filed and seeking the appropriate medical care.  What you might not be aware of is that there are actions that can negatively impact your chances of recovering compensation.

It hardly seems fair that you could mistakenly do things that would hurt your claim. After all, how are you supposed to know what you should and shouldn’t do? 

Below is a list of actions that could wreck your case:

1. Going to a doctor who you were referred to by your Richmond car accident attorney. This practice is so detrimental to an injury claim that some local judges call it “the kiss of death” to a case.
2. Forgetting to tell your lawyer about past accidents.  Once your case begins, the other side is going to be looking into your past accidents.  They have easy access to this information. Therefore, you need to make sure your attorney is informed of any previous crashes. That will help him or her determine if the accident history will affect your case or not.
3. Hiding previous injuries from your attorney. If you have ever been evaluated or treated for a medical condition, there will be a record. That means the insurance company will know about it too and so should your lawyer. As long as your attorney knows this information upfront, he or she can deal with it properly.

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