Having surgery and months of physical therapy to treat your injuries can be painful and inconvenient. If, however, you do not complete all of the treatment your doctor prescribed, the other party could argue that you should get less money for your damages.

The at-fault driver could say that you might have recuperated better if you had finished your treatment plan. They might argue that because you did not follow your doctor’s orders, you made your condition worse.

Of course, if there is a sound reason for you to pause or discontinue treatment

(like an allergic reaction to a prescribed drug), you should contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor may be able to order a substitute treatment.

Under NRS §11.190(4)(e), you only have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit for compensation. Working with a North Las Vegas personal injury lawyer from the beginning of your claim can help you file your case in a timely manner. If you miss the deadline, the law will bar you from pursuing compensation.

The insurance claims adjuster knows about the state’s statute of limitations. An unscrupulous adjuster might drag out negotiations, particularly if you do not have a lawyer handling your case. As soon as the deadline passes, the adjuster may stop taking your phone calls and answering your emails.

From this point, you would be unable to pursue compensation for your losses via a lawsuit.

While your claim is active, you should not post anything on social media. Even things unrelated to the accident or your injuries could come back to haunt you.

The other party’s insurance company can get access to your social media accounts and scroll through your posts. When the claims adjuster does this, they can take your words and photographs out of context.

Your personal injury lawyer can advise you on how to avoid these and other pitfalls. The sooner that you talk to an attorney, the better.