How can you lose money after a car accident? Sometimes we make a mistake in trusting other people to treat us fairly, rather than getting help when we need it. Insurance companies start building a case against you from day 1! Adjusters are taught to believe that everyone involved in a car accident is dishonest ,or at a minimum,is exaggerating the extent their injuries.Yet injury victims assume that they are going to get everything they deserve if they can showthe adjuster that they are a nice person. Adjusters wont tell you that your mistakes will cost you money and keep you from being fairly compensated.After an accident, be sure to contact the police so that a report can be done.Make sure that you get treatment,or atleast get evaluated, when you feel that you may be injured.Do not give a recorded statement right after the accident because you may not realize the extent of your injuries.Also, make sure that you choose a doctor who understands that you have a right to be fairly compensated for your injuries and who will be cooperative in documenting your injuries.Finally, do not discuss settlement of your claim until you are finished with your treatment.   CONTACT JEFF SWANEY AT  314-481-7778  FOR A FREE CONSULTATION

As a work comp attorney,I have had to deal with the changes brought about by reform in the Workmans Compensation Law.The standard used to be whether work activities “triggered” carpal tunnel syndrome.The bar was then raised to proving that repetitive activities were a “substantial factor” in producing carpal tunnel. Now you must prove that work activities were the “ prevailing factor.”This means that the activities were the “domminant factor” in producing carpal tunnel. The key to an excellent result in carpal tunnel cases is having a solid medical expert who is thorough and who has great credentials. It is imprortant that the expert has a very clear picture of the nature of the work that is being performed.This includes the quantity of the work as well as the strenuosness of the work. Finally, reseach information for various types of work can add strength to the experts testimony.Today, carpal tunnel cases are being fought with great fervor and it is important that your attorney works up your case thoroughly and aggressively. Call Jeff Swaney at 314-481-7778  for a FREE CONSULTATION