Creating A Great Impression In Court

If you have ever had to attend court in order to prove your innocence, you know how much your appearance and attitude can impact the proceedings. Unfortunately, all too many people misinterpret how they should dress and what they should do in court, which is why I decided to make this blog. This website is all about creating a great impression in court and understanding how to present yourself to the judge and jury. After all, you might be trying to defend your innocence to avoid potential jail time. Check out this blog for great tips that could help you to protect your freedom.

What Not To Do After Your Car Wreck

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Getting injured in a car accident is no "walk in the park". It can impact your life in many ways, from your ability to earn a living to leaving you with daily pain and misery. Dealing with the wreck and its aftermath can take a huge toll on you, leaving you vulnerable to making mistakes that could end up costing you a fair settlement from the at-fault driver. Read on to learn more about what not to do after your car accident.

1. Trusting your memory of the accident and events afterwards. The stress of the accident can wreak havoc with your perception of time, your cognitive abilities and, most of all, your memory. You may find yourself remembering and forgetting details about this traumatic experience on a daily basis. It's now more important than ever to ensure that you keep a log, or a personal journal, of your day-to-day experiences that relate back to the accident. You will need irrefutable proof of your injuries and the effect the accident has had and is having on you and your family's lives. Take some time to organize your evidence:

  • A journal: a simple spiral-bound notebook is all that is necessary, but you can use anything you wish. The important "must-do" is that you carry it everywhere you go and use it often. Beginning with the accident itself, write down everything you remember about the event and all of your medical treatments. Don't neglect to include entries about the emotional effects the accident has had on your ability to cope with daily life. It's not necessary for you to suffer a head injury to be affected by mental issues as a result of your accident
  • Your medical records: stay organized with the large volume of paperwork by using a portable file system. Save everything, from medical receipts to any copies of your medical records, prescriptions, treatment plans, pre-op and post op instructions, and more
  • Other evidence: A picture can worth a thousand words, so have someone take photos of you and your injuries and your medical treatments. Additionally, make sure you have copies of any accident reports, police reports and the contact info for all parties.

2. Pretending no one is watching you. If your claim is large, you may come under surveillance by the at-fault driver's insurance company. If you claim you are unable to do certain activities because of the accident, you must be sure to never even attempt those activities. You may be followed and recorded as you go to medical appointments, go shopping or even while relaxing in your own back yard.

Additionally, be very cautions about posting about your accident on social media. Keeping your family and friends informed about your condition should be done privately. Minimizing the effects of the accident to spare your friends on Facebook could backfire when it comes time to negotiate a settlement or go to trial.

3. Assuming you have plenty of time to take action on your case. If you have been wronged, you only have a limited amount of time to file suit. The amount of time can vary from state to state, but taking action sooner rather than later is to your advantage. Witnesses need to be interviewed and evidence needs to be gathered in a timely manner, so see a personal injury attorney and get the ball rolling as you soon as possible.

Don't make the above mistakes; talk to a personal injury attorney today.

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18 October 2016