TAYLOR'S TOP TEN TIPS (if you get into a car accident)
If you're injured, seek medical attention immediately. Go to nearest emergency room if your doctor can't see you right away. Most injuries show up within 72 hours.
Contact your own insurance company to report the claim.
Do not give a recorded statement to anyone until you first talk to an attorney about your rights in a free consultation.
Document all injuries, including obtaining quality photographs, if applicable. Many bruises go away in a few days, so hurry.
Document all property damages, including obtaining quality photographs. Don't assume someone will do this for you.
If you hire an attorney, the contingency fee isn't always 1/3 - it can be negotiated. (100% of property damages is yours).
Choose an experienced attorney whose practice has an emphasis in personal injury/civil litigation not a general practitioners.
Communicate and cooperate with your attorney. The sooner you hire an attorney the better off you'll be. Caveat: Not all cases need a lawyer.
Don'ts - Don't miss doctor appointments; Don't have gaps in medical treatment; don't switch doctors; don't attorney hop.
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