Handling a personal injury claim alone can be a bad idea. Most people have no understanding of how lawsuits work, which means when they try to represent themselves, they end up making mistakes that are detrimental to their case. Even minor mistakes like filling out paperwork wrong can lead to a reduced settlement amount. This post will explore this topic in more detail, explaining some of the reasons why you shouldn’t try to handle your personal injury claim, and offer some advice you can use to maximize compensation.