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- More news on the Whole Foods beef recall
- 10 Worst Insurance Companies in America
- Equal justice under law must be campaign issue
- I call insurance company rules!
- Three more salmonella cases confirmed in N.J.
- Retailer Sues UL for Certifying Defective Heaters
- Tomatoes linked to Pa. salmonella
- NURSING HOMES AND MANDATORY ARBITRATION
- Interactive Guide to Your Body
- Federal Court Jury Awards 6.2 Million Dollars in TASER-Related Death
Premises Liability: The Slip and Fall
- ELMIRA ATTORNEY CONTINUES TO INVESTIGATE OUTBREAK OF LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE AT THE FLANNERY TOWERS
- Drunken man paralyzed after fall down stairs gets $17M
- Skiier Injured Exiting Chairlift Did Not Assume Risk
- Former pro football player gets $1.1M for fall in store
- Family of resident who died from sepsis awarded $2M
- Hotel guest injured when chair broke awarded $550,000
- Concierge gets $3.78M for fall at hotel
- Scalded tenant gets $2M from landlord
- Worker recovers for fall caused by 'junk brick'
- Pa. Church Volunteer Who Lost Leg in Accident Awarded $4 Million
Vehicle and Automobile Accidents
- PennDOT construction workers authorized to write police arrest reports
- Court Holds Police Officer Injured Outside His Cruiser Is A Protected Person
- Allstate Finally Gives Up McKinsey Documents in Florida
- Unhealthy neglect of CDL standards in Pennsylvania
- When does ATV riding become illegal?
- Insured Not Allowed UM/UIM Benefits for Accidents Caused By Co-employee
- New Pennsylvania Federal Court Section 1734 Sign Down Case Nullifies Alleged Sign down Of UIM Coverage
- New case law on signing releases in complex cases
- The importance of wearing your helmet while riding an ATV
- Federal Verdict Against GM in Rollover Lawsuit
Workers' Compensation
- Conveyor's designer pays $1.4M to man whose arm was snared
- I'm in the news....
- Anti-Union Sentiment in Religious Institutions
- Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Judge Book
- The Defense Base Act Protects American Workers Injured in Iraq and Afghanistan
General
- Whole Foods recalling possibly contaminated beef
- Study finds settling is better than going to trial
- New Consumer Safety Legislation
- Emergency Unemployment Compensation
- Top Pa. judge: Counties to get longer jury lists
- Toymakers Frustrated by Patchwork of Safety Rules
- Athens attorney Maureen T. Beirne nominated by governor for county judgeship
- Health "Insurance Jive": Do you speak insurance?
- U.S. Supreme Court deals with ERISA disability determinations
- It pays for defendants to settle quickly and easily
Legal News
Bradford County Court in the News
Athens lawyer attends conference
Workers compensation claim filed against Sayre Borough
Athens attorney Maureen T. Beirne nominated by governor for county judgeship
Press Release: Carrie Carroll Awarded Honor
CraftMaster offering buyouts to its salaried employees in Towanda, Pa
Bradford County launches victim notification system
Bradford County Court House In The News
CNN: What To Do After A Car Accident
Legal Library
Personal Injury
- Secrets Kept From Juries In Personal Injury Cases
- Health Plan Sues Accident Victim to Recover Entire Settlement Recovery
- Schizophrenia and Traumatic Brain Injury
- Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Eight Things You Should Know About Pursuing An Injury Claim
Premises Liability: The Slip and Fall
- Supermarkets Especially Prone to Slip and Fall Injuries
- New Pennsylvania Superior Court Case on Dog Attack
- If You Have Been Bitten or Attacked by a Dog, Then You Need to Read This Article
- How to Make a Claim for Injuries Due to a Dog Bite-Part I
- Slip and Fall Cases in Pennsylvania and New York
Workers' Compensation
- Filing Your Mesothelioma Law Suit - Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you really have to see the company doctor? Exploding the Myth of the 90 Day Rule
- Flow of a Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Claim
- Employment Accidents -- An Overview
- Former Welder's $1 Million Verdict Will Stand
Vehicle and Automobile Accidents
- Common Insurance Company Arguments
- School Bus Accidents Can Be Prevented by Safety Training and Parking Lot Design
- Traumatic Brain Injuries Associated With Motorcycle Accidents
- A Basic Understanding Of Car Accident Cases
- Crashworthiness: A Legal Doctrine
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General
5 Steps to take at the Scene of an Accident to Ensure a Fair Settlement
If you are at the scene of an accident, there are steps you can take that will help you later on when seeking fair compensation for your injuries:
TIP #1: Make sure that you get appropriate medical care promptly. Call 9-1-1. Let trained medical professionals evaluate your injuries and take you to the hospital if needed.
TIP #2: When you speak to the police about the accident, tell the truth but only the truth. Many accident victims speculate about the extent of their injuries or the cause of the accident at a time when they are upset and may lack information. Anything you say to the police, even if it is only conjecture on your part, may show up in a police report. Limit your statement to the facts you know. Ask the attending police officer for his or her badge number.
TIP #3: If your injuries permit, get as much information as you can about any other vehicles involved in the accident. Get the driver's name; the car owner's name; the make, model, year, colour and condition of the vehicle; the vehicle's license plate number; the driver's and owner's addresses; and the name of the driver's and owner's insurance companies. Much of this information is usually on the police report. Get a copy of the police report and keep it in a safe place.
TIP #4: Make notes about the accident scene, either at the scene or as soon as you can after leaving. Write down (a) the approximate address or cross street; (b) the direction the cars were traveling; (c) the direction any vehicle was turning; (d) the position the vehicles were stopped following the collision; (e) the weather conditions, including whether the roads were clear; (f) the time of day and the position of the sun; (g) the road conditions (unusual pot holes, debris); (h) any traffic signals or signs including speed limit postings; (i) the identification of any witnesses including names, addresses and telephone numbers. A photo is worth a 1000 words. Remember, many of us now have telephone cameras and can capture the scene that way.
TIP #5: Find out where any of the vehicles in the accident were towed... in case you need to find out more about the damage to any of the vehicles involved.
Not everyone is going to be able to take steps 1 to 5 at the time of an accident. If you can manage, great! If not, your personal injury lawyer can help you collect the information you need.
Richard Auger and Brenda Hollingsworth are personal injury trial lawyers in Ottawa, Canada. They represent adult and child clients in car accident, pedestrian accidents, cycling accidents, slips and falls and defective product cases. Brenda and Richard offer a free book: "An injured Victim's Guide to Fair Compensation". For more information visit http://www.ottawalawfirm.ca , email info@ottawalawfirm.ca or call 613 233-4529.
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FAQs
Personal Injury
- I was injured in a car accident and the other driver's insurance company has requested that I send them my medical records. Should I?
- What factors determine who is at fault in a car accident?
- What is my case worth?
- The insurance company says that I don’t need a lawyer to settle this. What do you think?
- The insurance company offered me a settlement almost immediately after my serious accident. Should I accept it?
Workers' Compensation
- What workers' compensation benefits am I entitled to?
- What medical benefits does the Act provide to a worker after they have sustained an on-the-job injury?
- Should an injured worker apply for unemployment benefits?
- If I am injured on the job can I choose the doctor who treats me?
- If I am unable to return to the type of work I did before I was injured, what happens?
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