Suffered personal Injury? These steps might save your case.
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a. See your Doctor: Do not hesitate to see your Doctor if you are injured. Be open and honest with your Doctor about your condition especially with respect to the location and intensity of the pain. Do not make any false statements to your Doctor about previous injuries. However, if you cannot remember the answers to the questions your Doctor is asking do not be afraid to say that you do not remember. Do not guess and give potentially false information. Follow your doctor's advice.
b. Do not speak to anyone regarding your injury: This general rule holds true with limited exceptions. You may speak with your Attorney and your Doctor. But otherwise, do not make any statements to anyone, whether in writing, over the phone, or in person without your Attorney's consent.
c. Use http://www.personalinjuryresourcecenter.com to find a lawyer. Your attorney will be able to advise you and answer your questions following an injury.
d. Make no admissions of fault: As mentioned above, speak to no one save your attorney or doctor regarding your injury. Statements to others may be interpreted to be admissions of fault.
e. Document with Photos: Make sure you photograph any damage to yourself and your property if applicable. Take several pictures and save duplicate copies.
f. Save Evidence: Keep all medication bottles, leg or arm braces, casts, and any other such items from your Doctor.
g. Scene of the Accident: Deliver all photos, videos, and/or notes regarding the accident scene that you have or have gathered from witnesses to your attorney.
h. Gather Receipts: Obtain all of your receipt or get all of them which itemize your expenses that you incurred as a result of your injuries. Ensure that the receipts are readable and contain all relevant provider or vendor information.
i. Additional Information: Speak with your attorney and tell him or her anything and everything you think may have importance to your case. Especially relevant is extensive hospitalization or medical treatment.
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