What Instructions Should an Attorney Give an Automobile Accident Victim?
TALK TO NO ONE. Do not talk to anyone about your accident except your lawyers or investigators working for your lawyers. You should always require identification so that you are sure who you are talking to. Do not even talk to your own insurance company or any lawyers hired by your own insurance company without notifying your attorney so that they may be present should they desire so. Do not talk to your friends, family or co-workers about your case. You never know who they know or might speak to. YOUR DOCTOR: You should return to each of your doctors as often as necessary and should always tell them about all of your complaints. If you see any additional doctors, be sure that your attorneys are advised immediately of their names and addresses. RECORDS-OF-COMPLAINTS: Keep a daily or weekly record of your complaints and progress. This can be very helpful when, a year later, you will be called upon to discuss or testify as to your pain and difficulties. WAGE AND EARNING LOSS: Keep an acc
