Injured On Your Neighbors Property? 4 Ways To Safeguard Your Personal Injury Claim
Posted on: 12 October 2019
The warm weather may be over, but there's still plenty of time to enjoy activities with friends and neighbors. Unfortunately, some of those activities may include increased risk for accidents and injuries. When you head to those neighborhood activities, it's important that you pay close attention to situations that may lead to injuries. Unfortunately, there may be situations where you simply can't see the hazards, such as darkened areas of homes or yards. If you've been injured while enjoying an activity at a neighbor's house, you need to take steps to protect your personal injury case. Here are some tips that will help you avoid costly mistakes.
Make the Most of Your Injury Journal
If you've suffered injuries at a neighbor's house, you need to start maintaining an injury journal as soon as possible. Your journal is the only way you can keep accurate records of how your injuries are affecting your day-to-day life. While many accident victims maintain an injury journal, they might not use it to their full advantage. While you're recovering from your injuries, keep your journal close by at all times. That way, you can document important issues as they arise. For instance, you may notice that you're not as steady on your feet, or that the pain has prevented you from playing with your children. These are issues that should be documented in your journal.
Be Aware of Your Surroundings
If you suffered an injury on your neighbor's property, they may be looking for ways to mitigate their liability. One way to do that is to get photographs of you doing things that you should be avoiding during your recovery. While you're out and about during your recovery, be aware of your surroundings. It's also important that you avoid participating in any activity that goes against your doctor's orders during your recovery, including carrying groceries into the house — especially if your doctor's orders include weight-carrying restrictions.
Avoid Neighborhood Small Talk
In addition to avoiding situations where you could be photographed participating in prohibited activities, it's important that you avoid neighborhood small talk, especially any conversations that might include your accident or injuries. You never know what piece of inconsequential information will be carried to the responsible party. You want to avoid any conversations that may hurt your personal injury claim.
Communicate With Your Lawyer
Finally, once you file your personal injury claim against your neighbor, you'll need to maintain frequent communication with your lawyer. Your personal injury lawyer will need to know when changes arise in your case, including those involving your injuries.
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