FIND A PERSONAL Injury Lawyer

Do's

• Gather any witness information

• Obtain the other party's information

• Take pictures of the vehicle / place of injury

• Notify your insurance company if applicable

• Obtain a copy of the police report if applicable

• If you are able to, remove your car from storage

• Write a complete description as soon as possible

• Keep all receipts: ie prescriptions, co-payments, deductible

• Find out what reports you need to fill out from local authorities

• Take pictures of any visible injuries: cuts, bruises, burns, abrasions

• Be wary of claims adjusters that are interested in sending you a check to settle quickly

• Have copies of hospital discharge paperwork available

• Contact the police immediately if immediate danger exists or you are involved in a traffic accident

• Complete an Online Injury Lawyers submission form to have injury lawyers in your area compete for your case

Don'ts

• Admit fault

• Give a signed or recorded statement to insurance adjusters

• Leave the scene if know you are injured and haven't reported it yet

• Allow the scene to be altered before proper evidence gathering has taken place

• Discuss the injury with anyone but your medical provider, lawyer and police

• Accept settlement of your claim until you are sure you have found out how much you should receive

• Forget to submit your case to the Online Injury Lawyers website for a free case evaluation