Although each and every accident situation is different, there are some things you can do that will help your attorneys in preparing the case. As a service to potential clients, we have provided a list of these steps below.

After a motor vehicle accident, don't get injured twice. Here is what you can do:

• See a doctor, even if you do not feel your injuries are severe. It is important to get ANY injury documented medically. Once your medical needs have been taken care of, consider hiring an attorney. Chances are good the insurance companies already have attorneys working to minimize or deny your claim.
• Keep a journal and jot down EVERYTHING you can remember about the accident. List potential witnesses, the sequence of events, the weather conditions, everything. These details can be important.
• Take photos of the accident scene as soon as possible. These pictures can document critical evidence that may be degraded or rendered unusable after only a few days.
• Document your personal expenses including prescription receipts, doctor bills, car rental costs, lost wages, and any other expenses you incur as a result of the accident.
• Do not talk about the circumstances surrounding the accident with anyone — doctors, nurses, and hospital staff included. Insurance companies may be able to use anything you say now, against you later.

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