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What should I do immediately to preserve my claim? Well, there are 3 things I'd do immediately:
I’d preserve the evidence, I’d get the very best medical care available, and I’d
protect the negotiating position. I'd preserve the evidence by obtaining the name, address,
phone number and insurance information from the party that caused the accident. Don’t
attempt to interview witnesses. Get their names, addresses, and phone numbers so if
there’s a dispute later we can contact them. But it’s best to have your lawyer/trained
investigators interview the witnesses. You should take photographs of damaged automobiles
or injuries, and then I’d recommend you sit down and write out or type out the entire
sequence of events while they’re still fresh in your mind. The second thing I’d do is
get the very best medical care available. And then third, preserve the negotiating position.
Do not sign anything presented by an insurance adjuster. Do not give a written or oral statement
to an insurance adjuster. Do not attempt to negotiate a settlement with an insurance adjuster.
Their job is to settle your case for as little as possible, and they are trained investigators
settle claims everyday. So preserve the evidence, get the best possible medical care, protect
your negotiating position. Then invest the time to find a good personal injury lawyer.
You can start by watching the video “How Should I Select A Lawyer To Represent Me?”