If you or someone you know has suffered a serious personal injury, some very important steps need to be taken within the first few days.

1. Contact a personal injury lawyer and learn your rights and obligations.
2. Inform the police about the accident, if appropriate.
3. Record the names and addresses of involved parties and witnesses to the accident or incident.
4. Inform your family doctor of the injury.
5. Notify the accident benefits insurance company within 7 days, if injured in a car accident.
6. Notify your employer or school.
7. Record the names and contact information of your health care professionals.
8. Record all pertinent insurance information.
9. Keep receipts of all related expenses. Family members should also record dates and time spent caring for the injured person.
10. Check for other insurance coverage (i.e. through your work, school or private plans).

You can download a hard copy of our Personal Injury Information Kit, which contains all of these steps and other valuable information.