CARL P DELUCA,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, LLC
ATTORNEY AT LAW, LLC
| "We Help You Put Your Life Back Together" |
Automobile Accidents in Rhode Island: Do's and Don'ts
* Do not Say Anything that can be Used Against You
Do not say that the accident was your fault. Even if you feel that it was, you may be wrong
and should leave that determination to your attorneys. Anything you say may be used
against you. There will be a proper time to admit liability if you were at fault.
* Do not Move the Vehicles
Do not move the vehicles until the Police view the scene, unless it is unsafe to do so. Take
pictures of the scene as soon as possible, even if the vehicles have been moved. Pay
particular attention to skidmarks and other evidence of the accident.
* Talk to No One
Do not talk to anyone about your accident, even your own insurance company or anyone
else investigating the accident without first consulting your lawyer.
* Your Doctor
Visit your Doctors whenever necessary and tell them about all your complaints. Always
tell your attorney when you plan to see a new doctor, and give him the doctor's name and
address.
* Records
Please keep accurate and detailed records of the following:
o Lost time and wages;
o Hospital, doctor, drug and other medical bills;
o Other losses directly resulting from your injury;
o Your complaints and progress in diary form, if possible;
o Keep Receipts;
* Repairs
Do not have anything repaired that has been damaged as a result of the accident until it has
been examined.
* Offenses, Fines or Disciplinary Action
Do not appear or give statements before any court or administrative agency without first
notifying your attorney so that you may be properly represented.
* Witnesses
Provide your attorney with the correct names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any
and all witnesses of which you may learn. If you know that someone may be leaving the
area soon please inform your attorney.
* Evidence
Give your attorney any negatives or prints of any photographs pertaining to the case which
you may have. If you are hospitalized inform your attorney. If your injury requires a cast,
brace, etc, please save it. Tell your attorney about any physical evidence that is not in your
possession.
* Hospital and Doctor Bills
Have your medical insurance pay as many of your bills as possible; also, inform your
attorney of any type of insurance that you, your spouse, or a family member you are living
with may have.
* Questions
If you have any questions in regard to these instructions or any other matters in regard to
your case, call or write your attorney. Please be patient and remember that most of what
needs to be done will be done without your presence being necessary. If you wish to see
your attorney, please call first.
* Contact Us
Contact us if you need any assistance with an Auto Accident case. If you live in
another state, we will be happy to refer you to a competent, highly skilled attorney
that practices near you.
Do not say that the accident was your fault. Even if you feel that it was, you may be wrong
and should leave that determination to your attorneys. Anything you say may be used
against you. There will be a proper time to admit liability if you were at fault.
* Do not Move the Vehicles
Do not move the vehicles until the Police view the scene, unless it is unsafe to do so. Take
pictures of the scene as soon as possible, even if the vehicles have been moved. Pay
particular attention to skidmarks and other evidence of the accident.
* Talk to No One
Do not talk to anyone about your accident, even your own insurance company or anyone
else investigating the accident without first consulting your lawyer.
* Your Doctor
Visit your Doctors whenever necessary and tell them about all your complaints. Always
tell your attorney when you plan to see a new doctor, and give him the doctor's name and
address.
* Records
Please keep accurate and detailed records of the following:
o Lost time and wages;
o Hospital, doctor, drug and other medical bills;
o Other losses directly resulting from your injury;
o Your complaints and progress in diary form, if possible;
o Keep Receipts;
* Repairs
Do not have anything repaired that has been damaged as a result of the accident until it has
been examined.
* Offenses, Fines or Disciplinary Action
Do not appear or give statements before any court or administrative agency without first
notifying your attorney so that you may be properly represented.
* Witnesses
Provide your attorney with the correct names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any
and all witnesses of which you may learn. If you know that someone may be leaving the
area soon please inform your attorney.
* Evidence
Give your attorney any negatives or prints of any photographs pertaining to the case which
you may have. If you are hospitalized inform your attorney. If your injury requires a cast,
brace, etc, please save it. Tell your attorney about any physical evidence that is not in your
possession.
* Hospital and Doctor Bills
Have your medical insurance pay as many of your bills as possible; also, inform your
attorney of any type of insurance that you, your spouse, or a family member you are living
with may have.
* Questions
If you have any questions in regard to these instructions or any other matters in regard to
your case, call or write your attorney. Please be patient and remember that most of what
needs to be done will be done without your presence being necessary. If you wish to see
your attorney, please call first.
* Contact Us
Contact us if you need any assistance with an Auto Accident case. If you live in
another state, we will be happy to refer you to a competent, highly skilled attorney
that practices near you.
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