Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers of all witnesses.

Photograph the scene where the injury occurred and any visible injuries (cuts, bruises). Professional photographs are generally preferable, but not essential.

Talk to no one about the accident or injuries other than your personal physician or lawyer.

Consult a lawyer before answering questions from insurance company representatives.

Tell your personal physician or surgeon exactly how the injury occurred, and describe all symptoms and complaints. Be sure to report memory problems, confusion or disorientation, however minor these things may seem at the time.

Begin keeping a diary of how the injury or death affects your life and your family. In particular, write down all medical related visits and everything that causes physical pain, frustration or worry.

Obtain and keep receipts for all expenses relating to the incident.

Berln hotelsDamages which a victim and the victim's family may be entitled to recover include:

hospital and medical expenses, both past and future

lost earnings, both past and future

permanent physical disability, such as a limp, scars, loss of a limb

emotional distress, such as depression and anxiety

grief and emotional suffering caused by the death of a loved one

loss of love and companionship caused by the death of a loved one

funeral expenses

damage or destruction of property

physical pain and suffering

loss of enjoyment of life

Even if the victim is partially at fault, they may still be entitled to recover a portion of their damages. Under Ohio's law of comparative fault, if more than one person causes an accident, the fault is shared by the parties.

CPR&S

The law firm of Clark, Perdue, Roberts & Scott has extensive experience handling claims involving personal injury and wrongful death. If requested we will meet with you -- in your home or at the hospital, if necessary -- to explain your legal rights and make suggestions for immediate action on your claim. There is never a charge for an initial consultation. Naturally, you are under no obligation to retain our law firm at the initial conference.

Questions To Ask

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