Are there things I should avoid doing in my Iowa motorcycle accident?
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Answer:

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident there are many steps and things you have to complete in order to recover the full amount you are owed. Always remember, the best policy is to always tell the truth so you will not have to worry about what you said last time. For example, you should never lie to your doctors, your attorney, or the insurance adjustor. Even telling a small lie can significantly damage your credibility and your case.

Along the same lines, you should not try to hide prior accidents or injuries from your attorney. Insurance companies have huge databases and they keep track of all of your prior claims and accidents. If you have had prior accidents or injuries then you should tell your attorney as the attorney can conduct an investigation and tell you whether it will be a problem or not. However, your attorney cannot help you if you do not tell him or her about your prior accidents or injuries.

When dealing with your doctors and other medical providers it is important to tell them everything that hurts and all the problems you are having. If you tell your doctors or other medical providers like physical therapists that you "okay" or "doing fine" then they will record that in your medical records and later on this could come back and cause problems if you are claiming you are still having problems. Also, if you are still having pain and/or problems then you need to continue to regularly see your doctor. If your doctor says to call me if you have any problems and you do not call for 6 months, then that is considered a gap in your treatment which can significantly reduce the value of your case. If you are still having ongoing problems then you should probably be seeing a doctor every 4 to 6 weeks, unless you are in physical therapy, waiting to see a specialist or have reached maximum medical improvement and been told there is nothing more than any of your medical providers can do to help.

If you would like to learn more or have any questions our attorneys at Walker, Billingsley & Bair are here to answers all your questions and concerns regarding your motorcycle crash claim. We offer a No Cost book entitled Iowa Motorcycle Accidents to help Iowans learn and know their rights if they have been injured in an accident. To learn more go to www.MotorcycleAccidentBook.com or Call Now (800) 707-2552 ext. 815 (24 Hour Recorded Message)

(WARNING: THESE ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS AND ARE NOT INTENDED AS LEGAL ADVICE OR LEGAL OPINIONS. IF YOU THINK THAT YOU HAVE AN EMPLOYMENT LAW CLAIM THERE ARE DEADLINES WHICH CAN BE AS SHORT AS ONLY A FEW DAYS TO FILE A GRIEVANCE OR ONLY A FEW MONTHS TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION OR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION. IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE AN EMPLOYMENT LAW CASE THEN YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY RIGHT AWAY.)