Personal Injury Claims

Authored by Ken LaMance, LegalMatch Law Library Managing Editor and Attorney at Law

What to Do if You've Been personally Injured

If you are filing a Personal Injury Claim:

DO seek medical attention, if needed. Be consistent in receiving ongoing medical treatment so that it is clear that the treatment is related to the injuries you incurred in the accident.
DO document your injury with photos, video or journal entries. Remember that the injury may include damage to the health of your body, your mental state, your property and your finances.
DO contact the police, if appropriate.
DO gather as much information as possible about the other parties at the time of the incident.
DO get the contact information for any possible witnesses.
DO consider contacting a lawyer to represent your interests.
DO save any physical evidence involved in the incident.
DON?T discuss fault with anyone except your legal counsel.
DON?T sign anything without the approval of your lawyer.
DON?T agree to settle without contacting your lawyer.
DON?T subject yourself to any further damage.