Law Office of Maurice LaRiviere,
Jr
200 Merrimack Street
Haverhill, Ma 01830
tel 978-373-4044
With the tremendous number of car
accidents and injuries, and the increasing power of the insurance companies,
more than ever, you need a Massachusetts Car Accident lawyer to protect your
rights, and fight for your medical bills.
Auto accidents are the leading
cause of injury and death in the United States.
If you've been in an car accident, follow the five steps listed below to
take care of yourself, and preserve all your legal rights. If you've been
injured, you need a Mass lawyer on your side to make sure you get the
settlement you need to cover your pain and suffering, injuries, and medical
bills.
1. Get
medical attention immediately: Make sure your immediate injuries are taken
care of, as well as a full checkup to identify any potential injury you might
not notice after the shock of an accident.
2. Follow
your doctors advice: complete all recommended therapy and take all
medication as your doctor prescribes.
3. Keep
all records: The other drivers license number, date of birth, and insurance
company information, names of any witnesses at the scene, anyone else in the
other driver's car, police and investigator information, photographs of the
accident scene
4. Keep
a diary: Make a detailed note of everything about the accident as soon as
you can, including all details about what it happened, who came from what
direction, etc.. Also continue to keep a diary about how you are feeling and
the progress of your injuries, time spent going to doctors, lost sleep, events
missed, time lost from work, and any other impact your auto accident has had on
your life.
5. Do
not make any statements: Only talk about the accident with your doctor and
your lawyer. Do not make any statements to the other drivers insurance company.
With your own insurance company, only report the time and place of the accident
until you speak with your attorney.
6. Do
not sign anything: This is critically important. The insurance company
may call you and try to talk you into a lowball settlement. They may say that
you injuries were minor, and you aren't entitled to very much or any money at
all. I probably don't need to tell you that they do not have your best
interests at heart. At least speak with an attorney first in an
initial free legal consultation who will review your case and tell you where
you stand.