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If you sustained injuries in a bus accident, you may be worried about your mounting medical bills and receiving numerous calls from the insurance companies. There are several mistakes to avoid after a Broomfield bus accident because they can have an impact on the compensation you receive. Our experienced bus crash lawyers at Arckey & Steele could help you by advising you on how to avoid these errors. With us on your team, you could focus on healing, and we could deal with the complexities of your case.
After a crash with a bus, you may experience a surge of adrenaline that decreases your ability to feel pain. You may think you are fine and not realize until later that you sustained injuries. Do not wait to seek medical care because it is a mistake that can both harm your health and weaken your Broomfield bus crash claim.
Insurance companies may point to delays in your treatment as an argument that the injuries you suffered were not as severe as you say or that something other than the bus crash caused your injuries. The longer you wait to seek medical care, the harder it may be to connect your injuries to the crash. Even if you feel all right, it is best to have a doctor examine you and to follow all medical recommendations.
It might seem harmless to take a call from the other party’s insurance company after an accident. However, these conversations rarely have favorable outcomes for you. Adjusters are trained to save as much money as possible for their employer—the insurance company. Although the other party’s insurance company may seem friendly, it is not your ally. An insurance adjuster may try to:
One of our dedicated lawyers could speak to the insurance companies on your behalf. That way, you would not make the mistake of saying anything about your bus collision that could undermine your claim in Broomfield.
In the digital age, people often share too much online. This is an error you should avoid because it can hurt your claim. Photos, updates in which you declare that you are feeling better, and comments about your accident can all be taken out of context. Insurance companies may check your social media accounts for posts that contradict your claim. The companies could even use something innocent, such as a photo from a family outing, as evidence that your injuries are not as serious as your claim says they are.
At Arckey & Steele, we advise our Broomfield clients to avoid social media mistakes while their bus accident cases are active. We also tell them that they must not delete any social media accounts. If a case goes to trial, even a private social media account may be subpoenaed and used as evidence.
Personal injury claims in Colorado are governed by strict deadlines. If your accident involved a public school bus or a public transit system bus, you may have only 180 days to file a notice under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act. Missing this deadline is an error you should avoid because you will lose your right to seek compensation in Broomfield for your bus crash injuries.
Evidence fades fast. Witnesses forget crucial details. People delete video footage and repair wrecked buses. Every day you wait makes it harder to build a solid case. At Arckey & Steele, we could start working immediately and aggressively to preserve evidence, speak with witnesses, and make sure you meet the deadlines for your claim.
Crucial mistakes to avoid after a Broomfield bus accident include speaking to adjusters and delaying medical care. If you hire our team, we could ease your stress, help you avoid unnecessary complications, and fight to obtain the compensation you deserve. Call us today at Arckey & Steele to schedule a case review.