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1. BE CAREFUL WHO YOU TALK TO – EVERYTHING YOU SAY CAN BE USED AGAINST YOU.
Ideally, you should always consult your attorney before speaking to anyone,
particularly representatives of insurance companies, about the cause or
consequences of your injuries. You should also require some identification so
that you are sure whom you are talking to.
2. FOLLOW YOUR
DOCTOR’S INSTRUCTIONS.
You should follow as precisely as possible the advice and course of treatment
advised by your doctor. You should not minimize your ailments to your doctor
as it is one of his or her best ways of knowing how to treat you. Inform your
lawyer about the names and addresses of your doctors so they can be properly
informed of your legal interests. Your lawyer will not practice medicine, and
your doctor will not practice law.
3. WITNESSES.
Obtain the name, address, and telephone numbers of all witnesses.
4. PHOTOGRAPH BODILY
INJURIES.
If possible take pictures of your bodily injuries and the treatment or
physical therapy you have to follow.
5. RECORD PROPERTY
DAMAGES.
Obtain pictures of damages to all properties caused by the accident.
6. RECORD YOUR
INJURY.
Keep a daily or weekly record of your complaints and progress. This can be
very helpful when, a year later, you will be able to recall your pain and
difficulties more vividly.
7. RECORD YOUR LOST
WAGES AND EARNINGS.
Keep an accurate record of all time lost from work because of your injuries.
8. KEEP YOUR MEDICAL
BILLS.
Obtain and keep duplicate copies of all medical and hospital and drug bills.
You should also keep records of any other expenses you may have in connection
with your accident such as the hiring of extra help. All your bills should be
paid by check or you should obtain and keep receipts. You should make and
keep a list of all your medical bills and the costs incurred in going to your
doctor.
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