The Importance of Documenting Your Car Accident Expenses
No one ever assumes they are going to be in a car accident, but unfortunately, the statistics don’t lie, and here in Florida, traffic fatalities in particular have steadily increased since 2012. It’s not the kind of statement you want to read, but it’s the reality. So, with traffic accidents not being as rare as you may think, you need to have a plan in place for how you’d react if you found yourself in that situation. Documenting your car accident expenses isn’t something people are quick to talk about, but it is extremely important. Let’s take a closer look.
A Paper Trail Is Important Should You File a Claim
The main reason you need to document your car accident expenses is so that you can create a paper trail. This is an official trail of receipts and the details regarding all expenses. This matters if you plan on filing a claim. Your documentation will act as evidence to help you build a strong case for yourself.
Insurance Companies Will Want to See the Details
If you are filing a claim and hoping for compensation from your insurance company, they will insist on proper and thorough documentation. The more you can provide them with, the stronger your case will be. You don’t want to leave any doors open for them to question; instead, you need to fill in all the holes and provide them with all material.
Don’t Forget Important Details
Documenting the accident expenses as they occur also means you don’t risk forgetting key elements. It’s easy to think of things at the moment but after days, weeks even months have passed, it’s going to be difficult if not impossible to remember all the expenses you have incurred.
The Best Plan of Action Is to Contact an Attorney
Documenting your car accident expenses and even understanding what counts and what doesn’t can be confusing, if not overwhelming, especially if you’re busy trying to recover from injuries sustained in the car accident. This is why you will want to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after your accident.
They can guide you through the entire process, fighting on your behalf and making sure you’re compensated fairly. They can also speak to you about what kind of outcome you can expect. They will look at all the evidence and details and provide you with advice on how to move forward with your claim. They know better than anyone how difficult insurance companies can be to deal with.
If you want to know more, you can visit our Pardy & Rodriguez Law offices at the following addresses:
- Orlando – 315 Park Lake Cir., Orlando, FL 32803
- Tampa – 11700 N. 58th St., Ste. A, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
- Kissimmee – 1052 E. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34744
- Poinciana – 4663 Old Pleasant Hill Road, Poinciana, FL 34759
- Davenport – 40230 US Highway 27, Suite 140, Davenport, FL 33837
- Bradenton – 409 6th Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208
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