When you've been injured by someone else's carelessness, it's important to take steps to preserve evidence and document your claim.
Obtain reasonable and necessary medical care from reputable sources. Be thorough and accurate in describing your injuries to health care providers. Remember the old adage: “if an injury is not documented in the medical chart it did not happen.”
Be wary of ambulance chasing doctors whose representatives call you up after an accident. Rely upon referrals from your family physician, friends, coworkers and family.
Write down what you remember about how the injury occurred, including the names, addresses and phone numbers of potential witnesses, police and insurance company representatives.
Be very careful about making any statements, written or verbal, to insurance company adjusters or representatives. If you are uncomfortable speaking with insurance representatives call our office for a free consultation.
Do not sign anything you do not fully understand.
Protect and preserve evidence you may need to prove your claim. Take pictures of any accident vehicles, the accident scene, clothing you were wearing, damaged personal belongings, and so forth.
