Personal Injury Checklist

Immidiately After the Accident

• Report the accident to the police.
• Immediately obtain medical treatment if you are injured.
• See a doctor or go to the ER immediately after your accident.
• Take pictures of your injuries immediately.
• Take pictures of damages to any cars/property involved.
• Do NOT make a statement to any insurance representative without consulting a lawyer.
• Never accept an offer of cash, check or "private" settlement.
• Never leave the scene of even a minor accident.
• Never say you or your passengers are not hurt.
• Never admit fault for accident.
• Never offer to pay anything even if you think you are at fault.
• Never administer first aide unless you are trained to do so.
• Always exchange information and get names and telephone numbers of witnesses.
• Always consult a lawyer immediately.

Your Personal Injury

• Keep a record of how you feel.
• Keep a list of all doctors, hospitals and treatment centers you visit.
• Keep a log of all work lost as a result of your injuries and treatments.
• Keep a log of all other out-of-pocket expenses.
• Be truthful to everyone about any physical limitation you now have.
• Let your doctors and attorney know about all of your symptoms.
• Do not hide past accidents or injuries from your lawyer.