Follow These Tips to Get a Maximum Payout In all the confusion after a collision with a commercial truck, it’s easy to overlook certain things, but unfortunately, these actions can hurt your case. Here are some of the key mistakes to avoid. 8 Common Mistakes After a Truck Accident Not Seeking Immediate Medical Attention Even if your injuries seem minor at first, some injuries don’t manifest symptoms right away. Delaying medical treatment not only worsens your condition but also weakens your claim for compensation. Insurance companies may dispute that your injuries were related to the accident. Not Calling the Police Make sure to call 911 and have law enforcement assess the scene. An official police report provides a record of the accident and is crucial when establishing liability and documenting the events leading to the crash. Admitting Fault It’s only natural to want to be polite, but admitting fault or even apologizing at the accident scene can be detrimental to your case. Fault determination should be left to the authorities and insurance companies. Failing to Gather Evidence Collecting evidence such as photographs, witness statements, and contact information is vital to support your case. Without these facts, proving liability is more challenging. Speaking With Insurance Adjusters Without an Attorney Insurance adjusters may seem friendly and concerned, but their primary objective is to minimize their company’s financial liability. You’re not obligated to provide a statement without legal advice from your Virginia truck accident lawyer. This safeguards against unintentional self- incrimination or inadequate compensation. Settling Too Quickly Rushing into a compensation agreement with the other party’s insurer can be a costly mistake. Work with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney to assess the full extent of your injuries and damages before agreeing to any settlement. Once you accept, you typically cannot seek additional compensation. Not Considering Future Expenses Failing to consider future medical expenses, rehabilitation, and lost earning potential might result in insufficient compensation. Failing to Contact a Truck Accident Lawyer One of the most important things to do after a truck accident is to talk with an experienced truck accident lawyer. At The Mottley Law Firm, we encourage you to come to a consultation with a list of essential questions so we can fully understand your concerns, clearly outline how we’ll work to protect your rights, and help you avoid costly mistakes that could affect the outcome of your case. –Kevin Mottley
SOLUTION
SUDOKU
TASTY HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
INGREDIENTS
• 10 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped • 4 tbsp butter
• 4 large eggs, separated • 2 tbsp granulated sugar • 1/2 cup heavy cream
DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium heatproof bowl, add chocolate and butter. Set the bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water and stir until chocolate and butter are melted and blended, then remove from heat and let cool slightly. 2. In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks until thick. Then gradually add melted chocolate mixture, stirring until blended. 3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Then gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. 4. In another bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold egg whites and then cream into the chocolate mixture. 5. Pour into individual serving dishes and chill for 3 hours or until set.
www.MottleyLawFirm.com | 3
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator