Do's and Don'ts of Personal Injury
Dos
- Do write down the name and address of everyone involved including witnesses
- Do take photographs of the scene of the accident and if appropriate prepare a sketch plan
- Do keep details of everywhere you receive medical treatment
- Do keep a record of your symptoms and how they affect your everyday life
- Do make a detailed note of any help given to you by friends or family – what exactly they did for you, when and for how long
- Do keep a record of all your losses and expenses including the date of and the reason for any car journeys as well as the mileage involved
Don’ts
- Don’t make any admissions to the other side
- Don’t incur any unreasonable expenses e.g. don’t hire out a more glamorous vehicle than yours whilst yours is being repaired and don’t incur storage charges for a written off vehicle for any longer than is necessary
- Don’t throw away receipts for medication, treatment, travel on public transport or in taxis, damaged clothing and any personal possessions damaged in the accident
- Don’t settle your claim or any part of it without reference to us
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