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After suffering an injury due to someone else's negligence, a personal injury claim can help relieve the financial pressure and compensate you for your losses. Obviously, you will want to ensure your final settlement is enough to cover all of your damages, including medical expenses and more intangible consequences of your injuries.

To maximize your award, the personal injury attorneys at Hudson Valley's MacVean, Lewis, Sherwin & McDermott, P.C. recommend the following:

  • Hiring A Good Attorney: No single factor will impact the outcome of your case as much as your choice of legal representation. Ask friends and family for recommendations, read online reviews, and research potential candidates with your local bar association before selecting a personal injury attorney.
  • Collect Evidence: Get the names and contact info of any witnesses, as well as photographic evidence of the scene. If you're unable to do so immediately, ask someone you trust to document the scene for you, as this evidence may prove crucial later.
  • Avoid Social Media: It's not uncommon for the defendant's attorneys to comb the social media accounts of victims, looking for material which can be used to show that you have fully recovered.
  • personal injury attorneyGet Medical Treatment: One factor for determining the basis of your claim is the amount and type of treatment you required. Follow all of your doctor's orders and get the necessary treatment, or you may find the value of your case significantly reduced.
  • Admit To Previous Injuries: Victims sometimes worry that a pre-existing injury will disqualify them from collecting damages, but this is not the case. Explain to your doctor any injuries you've suffered in the past, especially if the accident seems to have aggravated them.
  • Be Truthful About Your Injuries: Don't try to exaggerate the extent or severity of your injuries, and try to be as honest as possible at all times.
  • Make A Good Impression At Your Deposition: Be polite, dress appropriately, and be truthful at all times. If the defendant's attorneys find you would make a sympathetic witness in court, they're more likely to offer a higher settlement.

For over a century, MacVean, Lewis, Sherwin & McDermott, P.C.'s personal injury attorneys have been helping accident victims get the compensation they deserve. To learn more and schedule a consultation, visit their website or call (845) 343-3000 today. You can also find the law firm on Facebook.

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