If you were seriously injured by someone else's negligent or reckless behavior, the most important thing is to seek medical treatment — but your recovery doesn't stop there. Filing a personal injury claim is the first step toward covering the steep medical bills, lost wages and other hardships you will encounter on your road to recovery.

Insurance companies and other entities don't always have your best interests in mind. They may even take advantage of your situation by offering you very insufficient settlements and get you to complete your claim as soon as possible. Do not let that happen to you.