How COVID-19 is Affecting Personal Injury Cases in Florida
Personal injuries happen frequently, and they usually occur when you least expect them. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic places the world in an unpredictable state of existence. What can you do to help with your case?
Whether you’ve already filed your personal injury lawsuit or you just had an accidental fall or motor vehicle crash, you may be wondering how the COVID-19 outbreak is going to affect your case. You may even be experiencing anxiety if you know that your case has a short statute of limitations linked to it. Don’t worry. While your case may not proceed as quickly as you would like, an experienced personal injury attorney can guide you through it.
Maintain Your Composure
First and foremost, stay calm and safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Keeping your composure allows you to focus on the task at hand. It also enables you to make wise choices not only for your health but also for your personal injury case.
How is Your Personal Injury Case Affected by COVID-19?
The economy is not as prosperous as it once was. Settlement offers may not be as generous in the past, which means that many cases move on the next phase of litigation and go to trial. In most situations, a personal injury case today is not going to move as smoothly through the courts as it did in the past. Many delays and postponements can occur. Plus, a long line of personal injury cases may already exist ahead of you.
Stress levels are probably high on both sides of the case, which is why it is important for you to remain calm. Avoid your initial reaction to accept the first offer. You can still consider it and discuss it with your attorney to figure out if the offer is fair. You should keep in mind that many businesses and individuals are filing for bankruptcy. As a result, you may never see compensation of any kind for your personal injuries.
Obtaining Medical Treatment to Support Your Personal Injury Claim
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many medical offices and hospitals have changed their policies regarding appointments. They may have reduced their staff as well. Plus, many physicians are requesting virtual appointments in lieu of in-office visits.
Nonetheless, it is important to your health for you to seek necessary medical treatment for your injuries. Plus, medical documentation of your injuries is an essential part of proving the value of your claim. The only way to tackle both of these issues is to attend medical appointments and receive the treatments, surgeries, and physical therapy you need to heal.
Benefits of Virtual Consultations
If your physician encourages virtual consultations in the course of your healing, you may want to do so. You can receive the medical advice you want, while maintaining your safety buffer from COVID-19.
As states open, close, and reopen their borders and businesses with increasing regularity, it becomes difficult to know when you can safely file and settle your personal injury case. Questions? Call Robes Law Group 561-570-5700.
While you may have concerns about catching the coronavirus, medical facilities are taking necessary precautions. It is up to you and your doctors to decide if you can postpone any of your treatments. If you choose to do so, you may simply have to put off filing or settling your claim until the full extent of your injuries is apparent.
The information contained in this blog is merely for informational purposes and is not intended as legal advice.
