Things Not To Do When Making a Personal Injury Claim


Posted October 10, 2019 by kinmanlawca

Making a personal injury claim against ICBC? ICBC has the process you need to follow stated in their website and most of the things you need to do to file a claim is already there.
 
Making a personal injury claim against ICBC? ICBC has the process you need to follow stated in their website and most of the things you need to do to file a claim are already there. The difficult part is the negotiation process. Once you have submitted the necessary documents and your proofs such as medical records and police reports, they will review these documents and send you an offer.

During the entire process of negotiation, don’t mess up your claim by making the following mistakes:

1. Downplaying or exaggerating your injuries

The important thing here is to take into account all your injuries, including invisible ones. Too often people disregard their invisible injuries just because they don’t show up in diagnostic tests. Soft tissue injuries, post-traumatic stress disorders, and anxiety are just some examples of invisible injuries that can be included in your claim.

But make sure you don’t exaggerate your injuries either. The insurance adjuster will know if you are exaggerating your injuries as they will do investigations and will even send someone to monitor your activities.

2. Accepting the first offer.

ICBC usually makes a low-ball offer. If you accept it, you won’t be able to get more in case you need more money for your treatments. This is why you need the help of a Personal Injury Lawyer in Burnaby who will help you negotiate.

3. Not consulting a personal injury lawyer in Burnaby first.

Many people only retain the services of a personal injury lawyer later in the process of making a claim or when they have already exhausted all options when it comes to negotiating with their insurance company. But it’s important to consult one to know what to do and learn how much your claim is really worth.

When it comes to personal injury cases, get the help of personal injury lawyers from Kinman & Associates Law.

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Last Updated October 10, 2019