Injured in an accident that was not your fault?  If so, every decision you make after the accident will affect how much money you may be entitled to.  In order to maximize your recovery, follow these ten steps:

                        (1)        Do not talk to anyone, especially the other

                                    driver, except the police.

                        (2)        Immediately call the police.

(3)        Ask the police if a report will be prepared.  If not, collect vital information, such as, other driver's license plate, name, address, name of automobile insurance company, and witness names.

                        (4)       Allow your automobile to be towed from the

                                   accident scene to a auto body shop.

                        (5)      I f you believe you are injured, have an

                                  ambulance take you to the hospital.  Thoroughly

                                  report all pain to the physician. Follow all

                                  medical instructions.

                        (6)      Follow up with a family physician the next day. 

                                 Thoroughly report all pain to the physician. 

                                 Follow all medical instructions.

                        (7)    Notify your employer of the accident and your

                                 injuries.

                        (8)     Do not speak with anyone from the insurance

                                company.

                       (9)   Do not sign anything from the insurance company.

                     (10)  Call R.J. Marzella & Associates toll free

                             1-888-838-3426.