There is no doubt that a lawyer must take all appropriate steps to advance your claim. However, the most important person in a personal injury or long-term disability claim is you. What you do or do not do could have a significant impact on your claim.
There are two major pieces of advice that I can give. The first is to listen to your treating healthcare providers and to participate in medical treatment recommended.
The second piece of advice is to be truthful and forthright about your injuries. Too often people will exaggerate their injuries in the hopes that it will improve their chances of recovery. However, exaggeration can result in your credibility being compromised. As a wise lawyer once told me: “I can argue effectively on behalf of the client unless they are lying.”
I must stress that the foregoing does not necessarily result in you winning the case. However, it does give you the best chance of success.
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