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Mistakes That Can Jeopardize Your Case

When it comes to seeking compensation under Florida personal injury laws, no two cases are alike.  However, some common ways we see victims make their cases more difficult to win include the following:

• Failing to seek prompt medical advice after your injury. The mistaken belief that a victim must wait until his or her case is settled before seeing physicians can cause permanent damage to both the health and the case of that victim.  Allowing too much time to pass before tending to your injuries makes for needless suffering.  In addition, medical records related to your injuries can only help support, not hinder, your legal grievance.
• Giving insurance companies too much information regarding your accident or injury. Whether such a company is calling on behalf of your employer, your automobile insurance, or even your opponent, telling them more than they need to know can lead to that information being used against you.  Without your Clearwater  injury lawyer present, do not tell insurance companies anything more than that you were in an accident and are retaining legal counsel.
• Accepting a so-called deal from an employer, insurance company, or attorney of an opponent. Often these deals involve offering you much less compensation than your injury or condition merits.  Tempting you with the promise of quick, easy payment and no arduous court battle, these companies or individuals want you to accept a binding contract that will save them money, but prove costly to you in the long run.

You lose nothing by contacting us, but you stand to lose a great deal without the proper representation. Do not make that mistake: choose the Law Offices of Kantaras & Andreopoulos for your Clearwater personal injury law firm.