After you have been injured in a car accident, you might turn to a personal injury attorney (such as one from Denali Law Group) to resolve troublesome lawsuits and get you the financial settlement that you deserve. Unfortunately, being successful in court is a joint effort, and your attorney might need you to make wise decisions to avoid complications. Here are two things your personal injury attorney wants you to stop doing and why:

1: Skipping Doctor's Appointments

If you have injuries stemming from your car accident, your schedule might be stacked deep with visits to clinics, hospitals, and specialists. However, if you are like most people, you might be tempted to skip a few appointments and heal on your own. After all, why should you have to check in with a doctor when you could be resting at home? Unfortunately, attending doctor's appointments is crucial to your success in court.

In addition to proving that you are taking your recovery seriously, doctor's visits can be used to show the extent of your injuries, and the pain and suffering you have endured. For example, if you have to attend physical therapy every day for several months, your lawyer might be able to use that information to show how much work you missed. On the other hand, if you decide to skip appointments, the opposing legal team could use your absence to prove that you aren't really as sick as you say.

Do your lawyer a favor and diligently attend each and every one of your doctor's appointments. In addition to streamlining your recovery, it might also make your attorney's job a little easier.

2: Posting on Social Media

It might be fun to show off those crazy car crash pictures on social media, but you never know what someone else could glean from those photos. Since social media posts are considered public domain, the information that you plaster all over your wall could be used in court. Also, since the statements you make could be used to show attitude, intent, or even your whereabouts, legal teams might be able to use your own actions against you. For example, what will the judge think if you post about being drunk frequently, or going after the insurance company?

To fend off trouble, stay off of social media until your case is settled. If you have friends or family members concerned about your well-being, take the time to make a few calls.

By listening to your lawyer and making wise decisions, you might be able to avoid trouble and reach a fair settlement with your insurance company a little faster.