COMPLETE AUTO ACCIDENT GUIDE

Personal Injury Law | Ralph Scoccimaro Law Group

P.O. Box 71866

Albany, Ga 31708

1801 Gillionville Rd.

Albany, GA 31707

Phone: (229) 432-9310 •  Toll Free: (866) 435-4878 • Fax: (229) 436-6302

Do you have questions about what to do if you are involved in an AUTO ACCIDENT?

Personal Injury Law | Ralph Scoccimaro Law Group

P.O. Box 71866

Albany, Ga 31708

1801 Gillionville Rd.

Albany, GA 31707

Phone: (229) 432-9310 •  Toll Free: (866) 435-4878 • Fax: (229) 436-6302

DON'T TALK TO ANYONE

First, contact your attorney. You can speak with one of our staff members during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Call (229) 432-9310 or call toll free at

(866) 435-4878. If you call after hours, rest assured, someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Do not talk to anyone, including your insurance company, about your accident/injury without speaking to your attorney. We advise that you ask for identification from anyone who tries to talk to you about your injury. If someone talks to you about your case or tries to reach an agreement, do not give them any information. Direct all communication to your attorney with the number provided. Notify our office immediately if someone tries to contact you.

Never forget that Insurance Company

Attorneys are predators. Their only job is to reduce the amount of your claim.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR ATTORNEY

Keep your attorney informed of anything that might affect your case.

Contact your attorney before:

Signing Any Document

Applying for insurance benefits.

Applying for disability or workman’s comp

Changing doctors, Returning to work, Making any changes to your treatment

REPORT ANY OF THE ABOVE TO YOUR ATTORNEY

LOST SALARY

It’s very important that you and your employer complete and sign the Loss of Salary Form  and return it to your attorney to make a claim for lost wages.

Keep a record of all the days that have to be taken off work due to your accident or injuries.

Doctor’s APPOINTMENTS

You must go to all of your doctor’s appointments.

Always tell your doctor if you are in pain. Be sure that you provide the name, phone number, and addresses of all the doctors treating you. If your

Accident requires any hospital stays, be sure to notify your attorney as soon as possible.

REFUNDABLE EXPENSES & Witnesses

Keep track of all expenses relating to your accident,

including but not limited to; transportation costs, prescriptions, and other out-of-budget expenses.

WITNESSES

Provide the name and contact information of all witnesses to your attorney immediately.

KEEP ALL DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

If your injuries require a cast, neck brace, or other medical equipment, you must wear it until your doctor tells you otherwise. It is very important that you comply with your doctor’s orders. Please notify your attorney of your required treatment for your case file.

PICTURES & EVIDENCE

Provide your attorney with photos of your car, the scene of the accident, bruises, scars, or any other injury and damage resulting from the accident as soon as possible.

CHANGE OF CONTACT INFO

Notify us immediately of any address, phone number, or workplace changes. Please keep your attorney and the team informed of times that you will not be available and provide the office with your emergency contact’s name and number should we need to reach you.

COMPLETE AUTO ACCIDENT GUIDE

Personal Injury Law | Ralph Scoccimaro Law Group

P.O. Box 71866

Albany, Ga 31708

1801 Gillionville Rd.

Albany, GA 31707

Phone: (229) 432-9310 •  Toll Free: (866) 435-4878 • Fax: (229) 436-6302