The nature of the injury can also have an impact. If you sustained a serious neck or back injury that causes permanent disability, render you unfit to work, or affect your life in different ways it is possible to get a better settlement.
Special damages are those which can be assigned an amount of money, as they are able to be proven through receipts and bills of expenses such as medical expenses out of pocket as well as lost wages.
It is essential to tell the truth during a deposition and you must answer any questions asked by both sides. It's part of the process of discovery in a legal matter where the information is taken into consideration and then refined. If they're relevant to the matter lawyers can inquire about anything that pops into their heads. These can be difficult questions, irritating questions, or ones that have a tinge of suspicion.
But there's one thing you shouldn't do. Don't make a personal statement either in writing or written. There is no requirement to give a personal explanation but you'll likely be asked to provide one. In addition, the person calling you could suggest that you're in some way required to give the statement. (There are circumstances in the circumstances where a statement might benefit your case, but you should not take action without consulting your attorney first.)
The person who was responsible in the car accident could impact the amount you receive from your settlement. If one person is totally responsible for the accident as they did not take care of other motorists while on the roads, it is considered to be negligence. Personal injuries, like ones involving whiplash, need to be able prove that negligence was the cause.
In the event of any serious injury the earlier you seek medical help, the faster and more thorough the recovery process will go. This is particularly important with whiplash injuries.
It's unfortunate that since certain plaintiffs attempted to cheat the system and were able to get away with it in a number of cases, insurance companies have taken a stand and have resisted offers for settlements on whiplash until the plaintiff has proven their sincerity at their own satisfaction. In other cases of injury it's possible to have a level trust given to the plaintiff and the responsibility for proof is increased up for whiplash claims.
