The Top 10 Mistakes People Make After an Injury

March 14, 2026

We've seen these mistakes over and over. Don't let them wreck your case.

1. Not Calling the Police

No police report, no official record. Fix this at the scene.

2. Not Seeking Medical Care

Gaps in treatment give adjusters ammunition to deny or minimize your claim.

3. Giving a Recorded Statement to the At-Fault Insurer

They're trained to ask questions designed to hurt your case. Don't do it.

4. Posting on Social Media

Pictures of you 'living your best life' will be used against you. Go dark.

5. Signing a Medical Authorization

Open-ended authorizations let insurers dig through decades of medical records looking for anything to blame.

6. Settling Too Early

Once you sign, it's over. Don't settle before you know how much treatment you'll need.

7. Waiting Too Long to Hire a Lawyer

Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Video gets overwritten. Time matters.

8. Going With the Wrong Lawyer

Not every injury lawyer actually tries cases. Ask your lawyer the last time they tried a jury trial.

9. Not Following Your Doctor's Orders

If you skip appointments or ignore medical advice, the insurer will argue you made things worse.

10. Assuming the Insurance Company Is on Your Side

They're not. Even your own insurance company has goals that don't always line up with yours.

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