As you prepare your personal injury case, you might find yourself feeling like your claim is easily winnable. But even if that’s true, there are several legal issues that can crop up along the way, any one of which could threaten the viability and the success of your case. That’s why it’s important to be able to recognize weaknesses in your lawsuit. Only then will you be able to mitigate them and increase your chances of imposing accountability and recovering the compensation needed to offset your damages.
But how can you tell when your case is starting to slip away from you? That’s a question that we hope to answer here.
You certainly don’t want to lose your case. If you can identify signs that your lawsuit is getting away from you, then you can double your efforts to shore up weaknesses. Therefore, as you navigate your claim, be on the lookout for the following signs that you may be about to lose your case:
- You made statements that were harmful to your claim: Apologizing to the other driver and giving a recorded statement to the insurance company where you say something indicative of assuming fault for the accident can crater your case. So, avoid making these statements. If it’s too late for that, find ways to explain your statements while relying on the physical evidence in your case.
- You haven’t sought out the full medical treatment you need: Even if you successfully impose liability on the driver who caused your wreck, you won’t recover compensation unless you can prove the extent of your damages. If you’ve foregone medical treatment, then you’re cutting yourself short in that you won’t be able to articulate your true pain and suffering as well as your need for ongoing care.
- You’ve talked about your case on social media: Although social media might be a good place for you to vent, it can also give the defense evidence to use against you. Your posts might make you look greedy, healthier than you claim in your lawsuit, and more at fault for the accident than first perceived. Stay off social media. If it’s too late for that, talk to your attorney about how to mitigate the damage that’s been caused by your posts.
- You’ve lied about your accident or exaggerated your injuries: Some car accident victims think that they can get away with playing up their injuries or lying about other aspects of their case. But the defense is probably going to find out the truth, and when they do, they’ll show the jury just how untrustworthy your statements are. This will turn the jury against you, thereby significantly decreasing your chances of winning your case. So, be honest throughout the personal injury lawsuit process. If you’ve had a slip of the tongue and exaggerated something, then be prepared to come clean about it and provide a justification. These are issues that you can and should discuss with your attorney.
Be ready to fight to protect your car accident claim
There are a lot of mistakes that can be made along the way in your personal injury case, and if you’re not careful you can easily step into a pitfall that robs you of the outcome you want. So, before proceeding any further with your case, carefully analyze the facts and circumstances surrounding your accident so that you can build the aggressive case that will most likely lead to the outcome you want.