Important! What to do if you've been involved in a car accident, serious personal injury, or had a loved one involved in a wrongful death.
- Seek medical care and treatment as soon as possible after your accident
- Do not post on social media about your accident or injuries
- Take photographs of your property damage and injuries
- Make a note of any eyewitness or persons with knowledge of the accident
- Keep medical bills and receipts, medical records, and detailed notes of visits with medical professionals
- Maintain all records of contact with insurance companies
- Demand that the investigating law enforcement agency prepare an accident report if you are injured in a crash or as a result of negligent activity
- Do not accept a settlement offer from an insurance company without first consulting a lawyer
- Do not give a recorded statement to anyone without contacting a lawyer
- Do not sign a contract to be represented by an attorney without meeting the attorney in person face- to- face
- Contact a lawyer immediately as certain time limits apply to your case
- Avoid non-lawyers, investigators, and case runners trying to sign up your case