In addition to seeking medical care, taking pictures of the accident, and getting ahold of eye-witnesses to support your personal injury claim, you should be aware of tactics that the insurance company may use to hurt your claim in Atlanta. You should seek a personal injury lawyer first before ever signing anything or agree to anything.
One of the documents an insurance adjustor may try to get you to sign is a medical release form. This will allow them access to your medical records. If you have a pre-existing condition or injuries from a prior accident, the insurance company may try to blame that for any current injuries you are claiming.
The insurance company may also try and get you to provide a recorded or written statement about what happened. It may sound like all they are trying to do is get the facts or your “side” of the story. But what they are really doing is finding a way to refute your claims and put the blame on you for the accident.
Your personal injury claim can also be preserved by keeping all medical appointments and follow the instructions your doctor gives you. If you do not show up for treatment or you stop it early, this will make it look like your injuries are not that serious.
