Attorneys at Cronin Skilton & Skilton, P.L.L.C. in Nashua and Charles City, IA, want to ensure you’re prepared when filing a personal injury claim. Personal injury law isn’t cut and dry, and the complexity of its requirements may make it challenging to achieve the results you hope for. Follow the guidelines below to set yourself up for success.

Navigating Personal Injury Law 

Get Medical Attention & Make a Police Report 

Immediate medical attention is necessary in order to claim that the injury could only be related to the incident. This removes any shadow of doubt from your case. Also, call law enforcement to evaluate and document the incident. The more witness accounts and pieces of a paper trail you have, the better.

Verify Insurance Coverage

If the person or establishment at fault doesn’t have insurance or adequate assets to cover the cost of injury, going to trial may not accomplish anything. Whether or not the offender has insurance should be weighed against the severity of the injury as well as what your insurance company would cover. If the person or entity at fault can’t pay up, the injury could be covered by your personal insurance, making going to trial a waste of time and money. However, if the injury is substantial, you shouldn’t rule out going to court. 

Hire an Attorney

An attorney who specializes in personal injury law will help you best prepare for their case. Advisement from an attorney is substantial when recording and maintaining accurate documentation of medical reports and costs. An attorney will protect you from engagement with the offender’s insurance company, which could have a detrimental effect on your claim. Insurance companies try to settle out of court, and it may not be in your best interest to do so.

Working with an attorney who specializes in personal injury will guarantee your rights are protected, and your case is handled in the best way possibly through professional methods.

If you live in near Nashua or Charles City, IA, reach out to Cronin Skilton & Skilton, P.L.L.C. for advisement on personal injury law. Check out their website for more information or call (641) 435-2462 for the Nashua office and (641) 228-3318 for the Charles City office today.