a. See your Physician: Visit your Doctor right away if you suffer injury. Describe to your physician the intensity and location of your pain in an open and honest manner. Disclose all previous injuries that may be relevant because the Doctor will need to know this information for proper treatment. Your physician likely will ask many questions that you don’t have an answer for, and it is fine to say that you don’t know. You should never guess and give potentially false information. Of utmost importance, follow your Doctor’s recommendations and 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. Visit http://www.personalinjuryresourcecenter.com to locate an attorney near you. Your lawyer will then be able to advise you regarding the proper next steps to take.
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. Record or take pictures: Use a camera to document or record any damage that you’ve suffered and any damage to your property. Take several photos and maintain at least one set of backup copies.
f. Save Evidence: Keep all medication bottles, leg or arm braces, casts, and any other such items from your Doctor.
g. Location of Accident: Provide your lawyer with all documentation in your possession including videos or photos of the accident scene that you have or that you’ve gathered from witnesses.
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. More Information: Consult with your lawyer and tell him everything that you can remember about your case and everything that you believe is relevant. Your attorney will direct to you to the most important facts. Do not leave out any information about your hospitalization or treatment.