Top 10 Things NOT TO DO after a Car Accident
It may sound silly, but these innocent errors can negatively affect your auto accident case. Even if you are trying to do and say the right things, there are many ways you can hurt your case. The Cohen Legal Team has identified what we believe are the TOP 10 mistakes you can make . You may have a legitimate case and you don’t want to ruin it. This list will help you prevent innocent mistakes your insurance company and defense lawyer may one day try to use against you. 1. DON’T SIGN YOUR RIGHTS AWAY Do NOT sign anything until you check with your car accident attorney. Some of these releases have fine print waiving future injury claims or allowing an at-fault insurance company to access your medical records and violate your privacy. Check with your attorney first BEFORE you sign anything. 2. DON’T LIE This mistake is pretty easy to avoid. The consequences can be disastrous for those who lie. Always be truthful to your attorney because providing f...