Your Accident Claim Will Fail if You Lie to Your LawyerYes, that is blunt. But it is very, very true. Here are 6 lies that will tank your case. Fast: 1. Hide past car accidents from your lawyer. 2. Hide past injuries. 3. Exaggerate your income loss. 4. Misrepresent your activity level. 5. Conceal certain medical treatment received. 6. Conceal your past, such as a criminal record or alcohol or drug abuse problem. In most situations, telling the truth about any of these items will not hurt your case. If they do cause a problem, your lawyer can develop a strategy to minimize the impact. If you are caught in a lie about any of these items in front of a jury, you may well get zero compensation. If you are not believable about one thing, you will not be believable about anything. Keep in mind, your communication with your lawyer is covered by solicitor-client privilege. It is completely confidential. As a result, you should feel comfortable telling the whole story, warts and all. To schedule your confidential consultation with a personal injury lawyer, contact anne@personalinjuryottawa.ca. Your initial consultation is always free.
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