Why Sun Glare FOR CAR ACC
Why Medical Records Are So Important For Your Personal Injury Case In any personal injury case, it goes without saying that the more evidence you have, the more likely it is that you will succeed in getting fair compensation. One of the most important forms of evidence in a personal injury case are your medical records: official notes taken by health care professionals about the cause, state, and progress of your injuries. As important as medical records can be to the outcome of a case, I’ve found that many of my clients have a hard time being honest about their injuries, even with health care professionals. As an example, a common response (particularly from men) to a health care professional’s question about the state of their injuries is to just say, “It’s not bothering me that bad” — even if it is bothering them “that bad.” While that sort of response might not lead to any major consequences outside of the doctor’s office, downplaying your injuries can make it seem like you don’t need as much medical attention — or financial compensation — as you actually do. In short, failing to be completely honest with a medical professional about your injuries can end up hurting your personal injury case. Having your medical records as evidence in your personal injury case helps tell a full and accurate story about the injuries you sustained in an accident. So, whether you’re naturally inclined to downplay your injuries, or you’re more inclined to do the opposite and exaggerate them, you should try to be as honest as you can about the injuries you sustained and the pain you may be experiencing. The more accurate the evidence in your case, the more likely you are to get a fair settlement or jury award. In the end, insurance companies feel more pressure to offer a reasonable settlement when you have more evidence for your case, so it literally pays to be honest with your medical professionals as well as with your legal team. For more information about how Spada Law can help you win your case, call 617.889.5000 or visit our website at SpadaLawGroup.com for more info.
E ven though we know to be more cautious when we’re behind the wheel if it’s snowing or there’s ice on the road, there’s solid evidence that even on clear, sunny days, the weather can play just as big a part in causing car accidents in the form of sun glare. We’ve all driven with the sun right in our eyes, making it difficult to see the road ahead. Nevertheless, you should know that if sun glare causes you to hit a pedestrian or another vehicle, there is a very good chance that you will still be found at fault. That’s because drivers have a legal duty to exercise reasonable care when driving in less-than-ideal weather conditions.
Driving with reasonable care means changing the way you drive depending on the surrounding conditions. So, when it comes to protecting pedestrians and other drivers when the sun is obscuring the road, here are a few ways you can keep yourself and others safe. SlowWAY down. When you can’t see, you can’t react
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