2 Mistakes People Make When Filling A Personal Injury Lawsuit Against A Truck Driver

18 November 2017
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If you are getting ready to file a personal injury lawsuit it is important that you prepare yourself for the process so that you don't make any big mistakes. Too many people don't properly prepare themselves and because of this they suffer. Here are some mistakes that people make that you should avoid when filing a lawsuit:

1. They Waited Too Long

There is something called a statute of limitations in law. This means that there is only a certain amount of time that you have to file a lawsuit against the truck driving company or the individual. For most personal injury disputes the time is about 2 years. This means that if you don't file a lawsuit within that amount of time you will lose your chance.

The reason so many people fail to file a lawsuit in that time is that they either don't start the paperwork early enough, or they get caught in a trap with insurance providers. For instance, you might file a claim with the truck companies insurance, and they give you the run around taking months to fulfill claims, going back and forth on things, making you talk to multiple departments, then it is time to drop working it out with the insurance and talk to an attorney. This way you don't lose your chance, and you ensure that you still have the chance to file a lawsuit if needed.

2. They Made It Personal and Emotional

The majority of personal injury lawsuits settle. This means that the two parties are able to find some sort of compromise outside of the courtroom. Thus, you need to have an idea in your head of how much you are willing to accept based on the numbers. If you make the whole lawsuit personal, and if all you can think about is hurting the other party who wronged you, then you will end up costing yourself more money and time in the lawsuit. If you are clouded with emotional feelings, you will not be able to see a good deal when it comes along. Additionally, you will never be satisfied. Revenge is hard to quench, which is why trying to hurt someone with a lawsuit is so dangerous. Instead, make it about the numbers. Sit down and decide how much money you need to cover your losses with the accident, and then fight for that, but do it in a professional way.

By avoiding these mistakes, you can help guarantee a better outcome for your personal injury lawsuit when filing a lawsuit against a truck driver. Contact a law office like Wegner C Dennis & Assoc for more information and assistance. 


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