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Do's & Dont's of Personal Injury

If you or a loved one are involved in a personal injury case, following are some "do's and don'ts" to help you protect your right to injury compensation for harm suffered.

THE DOs

DO seek medical attention before doing anything else.

DO summon the police, in appropriate cases.

DO cooperate with all law enforcement and emergency personnel who respond to the scene.

DO get the license plate numbers of all other vehicles involved in car accidents and the drivers' names, addresses, telephone numbers, and insurance information.  

DO write down the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all potential witnesses to an accident.

DO contact your health, homeowner's, and/or motor vehicle insurance companies, as appropriate.

DO take photographs of all of the following, as applicable, as soon as possible after the accident:

The scene of the accident, from all angles.

The surrounding area.  

Your injuries.

Any property damage.

DO contact your Compensation Lawyer

THE DON'Ts

DON'T move your vehicle after a motor vehicle accident unless necessary for safety or required by law.

DON'T subject yourself to further injury by standing or waiting in an area of traffic or other safety hazards.

DON'T leave the scene of an accident until the police tell you it is okay to do so.

DON'T engage in discussions as to fault with anyone, and make sure you don't apologise for anything-it can be considered evidence that you were legally at fault.

Make immediate contact with Frank Boitano at the Compensation Law Expert for a free case appraisal of your personal injury or motor vehicle accident claim. The Compensation Law Expert work on a No Win No Fee" Agreement.

Call the Compensation Law Expert today and know that you have made the first step to piece of mind! 

You can ring Frank at one of his offices and make an appointment, or email him on fjb@bblawyers.com