As COVID-19 spread throughout the United States, it significantly impacted the way personal injury cases were handled. Despite the pandemic, people continue to experience car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and other incidents that may require the help of a personal injury attorney. If you are preparing to file a personal injury lawsuit, speak with an experienced New York City personal injury attorney at Levitsky Law Firm to learn how COVID-19 may affect your claim.
Documenting Your Injuries
Since the pandemic began, many people have been hesitant to seek medical treatment for fear of being exposed to the virus. As a result, many personal injury plaintiffs have delayed seeking medical treatment for their injuries. Because of this, it can be more difficult to prove the injuries were indeed as serious as originally claimed, or that they even took place at all in the accident. Instead of taking this risk with your case, do not hesitate to seek medical treatment for your injuries, since doctors and hospitals are taking extra precautions to ensure everyone’s safety.
Insurance Company Settlements
With the economic crisis that has accompanied the pandemic, many people find themselves out of work and suffering a dramatic loss of income. This, coupled with being injured in an accident, creates an even more difficult financial situation. Unfortunately, insurance companies capitalize on these opportunities to offer settlements to accident victims that are much less than what will be needed to pay medical bills and offset lost income. Therefore, never assume the insurance company is on your side.
Rather than making critical mistakes, such as accepting a quick settlement or delaying medical treatment and documentation of your injuries, schedule a consultation today with an experienced New York City personal injury attorney at Levitsky Law Firm to discuss your situation in greater detail.