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a. See your Doctor: Do not hesitate to see your Doctor if you are injured. Be open and honest with your Doctor about your condition especially with respect to the location and intensity of the pain. Do not make any false statements to your Doctor about previous injuries. However, if you cannot remember the answers to the questions your Doctor is asking do not be afraid to say that you do not remember. Do not guess and give potentially false information. Follow your doctor’s advice.

b. Do not speak to anyone regarding your injury: This general rule holds true with limited exceptions. You may speak with your Attorney and your Doctor. But otherwise, do not make any statements to anyone, whether in writing, over the phone, or in person without your Attorney’s consent.

c. Use Personal Injury Resource Center and find a Qualified Attorney: Your attorney will further advise you about how to conduct yourself following your injury, which is invaluable.

d. Do Not Admit Fault: Do not speak to anyone other than your attorney about your case or accident. You may, of course, speak to your Doctor about your injuries and should do so to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.

e. Take Pictures: Of any damage to your property if applicable. If your vehicle is smashed in an auto accident, use good quality film and take at least 30 pictures.

f. Keep Evidence of Injury: Save all medication containers, arm and leg braces, casts, and any other medical equipment prescribed by your Doctor.

g. Scene of the Accident: Deliver all photos, videos, and/or notes regarding the accident scene that you have or have gathered from witnesses to your attorney.

h. Gather Receipts: Obtain all of your receipt or get all of them which itemize your expenses that you incurred as a result of your injuries. Ensure that the receipts are readable and contain all relevant provider or vendor information.

i. More Information: Consult with your lawyer and tell him everything that you can remember about your case and everything that you believe is relevant. Your attorney will direct to you to the most important facts. Do not leave out any information about your hospitalization or treatment.

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