When You Need to Update Your Legal Documents

Not every personal injury claim reaches a fair settlement based solely on the initial set of documents. There are several occasions when you may need to update your legal documents before you reach a settlement with the at-fault party’s insurance company.

Do not risk losing your settlement. Press on to learn more about these instances and how our team of skilled attorneys at Lowenthal & Abrams, PC can help you ensure your claim is up to date, so you can receive the compensation you are entitled to under Pennsylvania law.

When to Contact Your Attorney to Update Legal Documents

It is important to update your personal injury legal documents whenever there are significant changes in your medical condition, particularly if your symptoms worsen, you receive a new diagnosis, or your doctor prescribes new treatments or therapies. That is not all. When new witnesses surface or additional evidence is discovered, your attorney needs to know right away. We also want to be notified any time you experience a major life or financial shift, such as changing jobs or losing wages.

How Often Should I Update My Legal Documents?

Many personal injury cases span months, if not years, and there are going to be times when you are not in direct contact with your lawyer for days or even weeks. That is why we recommend keeping your lawyer informed of any updates at least every three to six months, especially as your case progresses through investigation, negotiation, and discovery. The purpose of this essential communication is to ensure our team has all the legal documents necessary to negotiate your settlement or file a formal complaint with the courts.

Why Is It Important to Update My Legal Documents?

Sure, your attorney is highly skilled at navigating the legal process for personal injury claims, but we cannot do our best job for you without up-to-date information. These legal documents do more than merely prove the ongoing extent of your injuries. Current records establish a clear timeline that we can use to counter defense challenges and ensure fair compensation for all of your damages.

Keeping track of new symptoms, updated treatments, and costs can help prevent gaps or outdated information and weaken your claim, or, in worst-case scenarios, lead to denial by insurer adjusters. With accurate legal documents, we can effectively manage strict deadlines, gather new evidence, and build a stronger, comprehensive case on your behalf.

Connect With Us to Learn More About When to Update Your Legal Documents

When you need to update your legal documents varies, depending on the records involved, but keeping in touch with your Lowenthal & Abrams, PC attorney regularly is crucial to the success of your case. We are Philadelphia’s top personal injury attorneys, and we have been for more than 50 years, but we need your help to secure the compensation you are entitled to under the law.

Call now to set up a free consultation with our skilled legal team and discuss our contingency fee program.