Helpful Steps to Take If You Are Injured

Do not talk to the other party or their insurance company

Keep good records of the accident, your injury and their impact on you:

• medical records, to determine the extent of your injuries

• itemized statements and receipts of your ambulance, doctor, nursing, hospital and medicine costs.

• employment information, to substantiate claims for lost earnings

• daily written notes of the hours and days your injury keeps you away from work; the ways in which your injuries restrict your activities; how your pains disrupt your everyday life; and the medication and medical treatment you receive

• the costs of babysitters and domestic help

• a list of friends and relatives who are familiar with your activities before and after your injury.

Be sure that the attorney you hire offers the experience you require:

• multiple cases that are comparable to yours

• a primary objective of achieving a favorable out-of-court settlement

• the will to aggressively pursue a jury verdict, if the other side proves to be unreasonable in their settlement efforts

• a track record of victories in court and favorable jury awards

Make a list of questions. Most people who seek legal advice do so in response to a serious problem for which they need immediate help. Before you meet with your attorney, make a list of questions for which you want answers, and arrange them so that you can refer to them quickly. ●