Legally reviewed by Arthur Petrousian, Trial Attorney at Morgan & Morgan, on September 18, 2024.
While your case team will handle many of the aspects of your claim, there’s a lot you can do to help set it up for success.
Here are a few tips to make sure you’re on track for getting the compensation you deserve.
DO
- Document everything at the scene and get the information of others involved or witnesses
- Go to the doctor and follow their instructions
- File a claim with your insurance company
- Keep all of your receipts for repairs and medical bills
- Keep a journal of how your injury is causing pain and affecting your life
- Confide in people you trust about your pain and the way your injury has changed your life
- Hire an attorney that has experience in your case type and the resources to take your case to trial
DON’T
- Forget to file an accident or police report within 24 hours
- Miss a follow-up appointment or physical therapy session
- File after the time limit set by your state
- Brush off small expenses as unimportant – everything adds up!
- Lie about your injuries, pain, property damage, lost wages, or anything else
- Post on social media about your injuries, activities, or details of your case
- Pay attorneys fees upfront or before you’ve received payment via a settlement or verdict