Founding Attorney · Former Licensed Claims Adjuster
A good claim isn't just about what happened to you — it's about avoiding the unforced errors that give the carrier room to discount your damages. These are the five I see most often.
1. Gaps in medical treatment
Skipping appointments or stopping care early signals 'recovered' to an adjuster, regardless of how you actually feel. Consistency is documentation.
2. Posting on social media
A single photo of you smiling at a family event can be twisted into 'evidence' you're not really hurt. Assume the carrier is watching.
3. Giving a recorded statement too soon
Adjusters are trained to ask questions that invite minimizing answers. You can decline until you have representation.
4. Accepting the first offer
The opening number is a negotiating anchor, not a fair valuation. It's designed to look reasonable while leaving real money on the table.
5. Waiting too long to act
- Evidence disappears and witnesses forget.
- Statutes of limitations are unforgiving deadlines.
- Early strategy preserves options later negotiation can't recover.
Most claims aren't lost in the courtroom. They're lost in the quiet weeks before anyone files anything.
Every case is different, but these mistakes are avoidable. See how I approach each type of injury claim.
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