First Steps
What needs to be done first after suffering a personal injury?
As soon as possible after suffering a personal injury, you must notify a number of people and record important information for future reference.
• inform the police about the accident
• record full names and complete addresses of the involved parties and witnesses to the accident
• notify victim’s insurer of the accident and record names and contact information along with any other relevant details
• contact a personal injury lawyer for initial consultation
• inform the injured person’s family doctor
• record names and contact information of attending health care professionals
• keep track of receipts for all medical and related expenses to the accident
• keep track of time spent by family or friends caring for the injured person
• check for any other insurance coverage through work, school or private plans