What Not to Do When Filing a Georgia Personal Injury Claim

If you were recently injured in an accident in Georgia and plan to file a Georgia personal injury claim, there are a few things you should be careful of when dealing with the insurance company and the insurance claims adjuster.

Of course, these guidelines aren't a replacement for a qualified Fayetteville personal injury attorney who can help you through the complex Georgia personal injury claim process.

Your attorney can guide you through the difficult conversations with the insurance claims adjuster and provide the following warnings: 

• DO NOT give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company. While you are probably contractually obligated to give your insurance company a recorded statement, you have no duty to give anyone else's insurance company a statement.
• DO NOT sign a medical release allowing the other driver's insurance company to access your records. It's possible the other insurance company or insurance claims adjuster will tell you that this is a requirement, but that is simply not true.

• DO NOT accept money or sign anything, unless you are completely prepared to settle. Once you accept a settlement check for injuries you are releasing the claim forever (with some very rare exceptions).
• DO NOT hire a doctor, chiropractor, or lawyer who contacted you after the crash. This is an illegal practice and lawyers and chiropractors that directly solicit clients are breaking the law.  

While there are definitely things to avoid during the course of your case, there are a number of things you can do to help your Georgia personal injury claim. To be sure you are taking the best steps through each stage of your claim, you'll want to work with a Fayetteville personal injury attorney.

Contacting a Fayetteville Personal Injury Attorney

Being injured in an accident, filing a Georgia personal injury claim, and dealing with an insurance claims adjuster can be a stressful process and mistakes can cost you much-needed compensation.

As the victim of a Georgia accident, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn't you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case - 404-474-0804.