Seeking an effective personal injury attorney is the first step a victim can take toward making a successful claim. Hach & Rose is dedicated to helping those who have been injured due to a car accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice, and many other types of personal injury. We can provide skilled legal representation and personal attention to ensure that you receive just compensation for your injuries.

If you have sustained an injury, here are examples of steps you can take to strengthen your case:

1. Seek Immediate Medical Attention: Call 911, if necessary, to make sure you receive timely and professional treatment for your personal injury. Be aware that medical providers need to know your medical history including any medication you might be taking or previous injuries that may be relevant to your treatment.

2. Do Not Make Any Statements: Do not make any statements except to your doctor or legal advisor about your injury. This includes statements in writing, over the phone, or in person. Make sure you check with your personal injury attorney in order to protect your rights.

3. Take Pictures: Pictures of your physical injuries and the accident scene can provide good documentation for a potential personal injury lawsuit. This includes vehicles involved in the accident, any property damage and images of ownership (i.e. license plates).

4. Document Witnesses: Ask any witnesses to provide their names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails.

5. Sketch the Accident Scene: Document the date and time of the accident on the drawing. Include relevant information about the location, such as the intersection, street names, stop lights or traffic control signs.

6. Obtain a copy of the Police Report: Secure a police report if there is an emergency response to the accident.

7. Medical Expenses: Keep records of your doctor office visits, medications, laboratory tests, physical therapy prescriptions, hospital visits, medical records, diagnostic services including all types of x-rays and scans. Be sure to include the names of your medical providers, the dates of your appointments, amount charged, and the reasons for seeing the doctor.

8. Keep All Medical Evidence: Save all medicine containers, therapeutic braces, casts, and any other medical supplies prescribed by your doctor.

9. Document Lost work or School time: Document all leaves of absence due to your personal injury. This includes lost wages or lost school time.

10. Keep copies of Automobile repairs, estimates and bills: You should document all expenses related to the repair of your vehicle if it was involved in the accident. This includes additional transportation costs, such as the use of a rental car. Also, keep track of additional expenses. Maintain a record of all receipts related to your injury. This includes all “out-of-pocket” expenses including heating pads, ace bandages, child-care expenses, cancellation of a vacation trip or event, clothing, etc.

Hach & Rose is proud to represent victims of these and many other types of personal injury:

Asbestos
Aviation
Car Accidents
Construction Accidents
Defective Drugs
Federal Tort Claims Act
Labor Law
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Abuse
Premises Liabilty
Products Liabilty
Social Security Disability
Toxic Substances