Massachusetts Auto Accident Lawyer
Personal Injury Attorney
Law Office of Maurice LaRiviere, Jr
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 how 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 and your families 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
6. Do not sign anything: This is critically important.
