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Do not speak to
the other insurance company or anyone else.
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| 3. |
Get to a doctor first but then
get an attorney. The attorney can hire an accident reconstruction
expert to investigate facts missing from the traffic accident
report. Maybe pictures can be taken and witness statements
taken while everything is still fresh. The sooner you have
an attorney on your case the more effective he can be.
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| 4. |
Keep a record of all your expenses
related to the claim. Do not delay in starting medical treatment
as this can compromise your claim. Keep copies of your
medical records and medical bills. Document your lost income,
mileage to the doctor, incidental expenses and keep a diary
of how you feel day by day.
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| 5. |
Keep in contact with your attorney
and let him know if you move, change doctors, have new developments.
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| 6. |
If you are given a traffic
ticket retain an attorney to handle it. Even if you
are partly at fault you may be able to recover if the other
party is 50% or more at fault.
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| 7. |
If you have medical payments
coverage on your own insurance it is ok to use that. Follow
your doctor's advice.
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| 8. |
Do not sign any releases or
any document you don't understand without your attorney's
advice. Once you have treated we will try to settle or take
the case to arbitration, mediation or trial. Once your attorney's
fees and outstanding medical and other bills are paid you
get the rest.
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