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10 Reasons You Could Lose Your Indiana Personal Injury Claim (Part A)

There are many details that could either make or break your Indiana personal injury claim. Take extra care with your claim with the help of an Indianapolis accident lawyer because the last thing you want is a thoughtless mistake to end up costing you the damages you deserve.

10 Major Mistakes to Avoid When Filing an Indiana Personal Injury Claim

• Failure to Seek Immediate Medical Attention and/or Treatment
• If you suffered injuries from your accident, it's vitally important that you seek medical attention as soon as possible. You need to get injuries treated right away for your own health and to ensure a full recovery, and seeking medical attention shows that your injuries were legitimate and damaging.
• Missing Medical Appointments
• The judge, jury, attorneys, etc. will be able to access your medical records. This means they'll be able to see when you skipped an appointment. This will reflect poorly on you in court, so it's in your best interest to attend any and all appointments.
• Failure to Disclose Health History
• A doctor or physician typically asks for your personal medical history. They may also ask for your family's medical history so the doctor can factor in genetic or hereditary conditions with your current injuries. If you withhold information from your doctor, it will reflect poorly on you and hurt your image because all medical records will become public knowledge within the courtroom.
• Don't Talk With Your Doctor About Legal Advice
• Your doctor or physician is there to treat you and help you get on the road to recovery. Asking them for advice or help with legal matters is inappropriate.
• Not Having Your Pain Accurately Documented
• Your word stating that you're in pain will not hold up in court. Thus, the insurance companies and jury will go over your records to see how long the pain lasted and at what severity. Contact your Indianapolis accident lawyer for advice on journaling your pain.

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