1. Speak up. Do not answer any questions by nodding or shaking your head. A written record must be made of the proceedings, and the cout or jury may lose the benefit of any important answer.
2. Be Honest and Candid. The judge or jury, as the case may be, will weigh your testimony only on the besis of what you say, but how you say it. Do not become angry.
3. Objections to Questions. Do not quickly say an answer to a question before the question is completed. When you observe that an objection is to be made, do not attempt to put your answer in before the objection is ruled upon. Simply remain silent during the objection untilt he court has ruled.
4. Have No Contact Whatsoever With Any Juror. Do not discuss any phase of the case in the courtroom, corridors or other public places in the vicinity because a juror might overhear your conversation.
5. Let the Lawyers Try the Lawsuit. Do not interrupt counsel by whispered suggestions or instructions or by the tugging at a jacket. Counsel welcomes and expects suggestions from you; however, such should be given by written notation plainly worded and quietly passed to counsel.
6. Dress Neatly and Cleanly.
7. Tell the truth. This cannot be stressed enough the importance of being completely honest.
8. Read and Follow the 6 Tips on Being a Good Witness.
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1. DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE – You should only talk to one of your lawyers or investigators handling your case. You should require some identification so that you are sure who you are talking to.
2. LISTEN TO YOUR DOCTOR – You should follow as precisely as possible the advice and course of treatment advised by your doctor. Do not minimize your ailments to your doctor as it is one of the best ways of knowing how to treat you.
3. KEEP A DIARY – You shoud keep a daily or weekly record of your complaints and progress. This can be very helpful when, a year later, you will be able to recall your pain and difficulties more vividly.
4. KEEP A RECORD OF WORK DAYS LOST due to your injury.
5. KEEP A RECORD OF ALL YOUR MEDICAL BILLS – Obtain and keep duplicate copies of all medical and hospital and drug bils. You should also keep records of any other expenses you may have in connection with your accident such as the hiring of extra help. All your bills should be paid by check or your should obtain and keep receipts. You should make and keep a list of all your medical bills and the costs incurred in going to your doctor.
6. RECORD YOUR CAR REPAIR BILLS – If your automobile has not been repaired, do not do so until you are sure we have obtained pictures of it. If it has been repaired, be sure and supply us with copies of all estimates and final bills.
7. DO NOT PLEAD GUILTY TO TRAFFIC OFFENSES (without consulting an attorney)- Never plead guilty to any traffic offenses in connection with this accident, and if you are arrested call an attorney immediately to be advised.
8. SUPPLY INFORMATION ON WITNESSES – Supply immediately to an attorney the correct name and address and telephone numbers of any and al witnesses you may learn of.
9. SEND ATTORNEY PHOTOGRAPHS – Send your attorney the negatives and prints of any photographs pertaining to your case which you or any of your friends have taken. If at any time you are required to be in the hospital and are receiving any type of treatment like traction or physical therapy which can be photographed, please notify an attorney immediately.
10. TAKE CARE OF PAYING YOUR HOSPITAL AND DOCTOR BILLS (if you can) – If you have your own insurance to cover such bills, go ahead and have them paid as soon as possible. If you have sufficient funds to pay any difference in the amount covered by insurance, don’t hesitate to pay your obligations because of the lawsuit.
11. TELL YOUR ATTORNEY ADDRESS CHANGES – Keep your attorney advised of any changes in your address or telephone number.
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I saw this picture today. It is scary to think that police officers are this lax about texting. I remember once a few years ago I was driving through an intersection. Despite a clear red light, a person in another car ignored the light, and kept driving through the light. I notice that the person in the other car was texting with both hands and didn’t even notice me. Please be careful out there. Drive safe!
By Scott MacMullan
The intent of this checklist is to inform the public and to not serve as legal advice.
Car Accident Checklist
1. Stop your Vehicle.
2. Help any injured people.
3. Call the Police ASAP
4. Jot down facts
Names or Addresses of Drivers_________________________________
License Plate Numbers_______________________________________
Insurance Carriers__________________________________________
Name and Addresses of Agents_________________________________
Witnesses_________________________________________________
5. Take pictures
6. Do not admit that the accident was your fault.
7. Consider consulting a doctor if you could be hurt at all.
8. Call a lawyer as soon as you can if you anticipate filing a claim. 443-494-9775
9. You must file an accident report with the MVA if a police report of the accident has been filed. You have to do this even if the accident was not your fault.
The intent of this checklist is to inform the public and to not serve as legal advice.
Car Accident Checklist
1. Stop your Vehicle.
2. Help any injured people.
3. Call the Police ASAP
4. Jot down facts
Names or Addresses of Drivers_________________________________
License Plate Numbers_______________________________________
Insurance Carriers__________________________________________
Name and Addresses of Agents_________________________________
Witnesses_________________________________________________
5. Take pictures
6. Do not admit that the accident was your fault.
7. Consider consulting a doctor if you could be hurt at all.
8. Call a lawyer as soon as you can if you anticipate filing a claim. 443-494-9775
9. You must file an accident report with the MVA if a police report of the accident has been filed. You have to do this even if the accident was not your fault.
I, _______________, exchange the promises below with my parents in consideration for my driving privileges.
I agree never to drive under the influence of ANY drug, including alcohol. I will not allow anyone to consume ANY drug or alcohol while riding in my car. I agree never to let anyone else drive my car. If I violate this provision, my driving privileges will be suspended for one year.
I will always wear my seat-belt, and I will require that any passengers in the car wear theirs, at all times. If I violate this provision, my driving privileges will be suspended for one month.
I will pay for my car insurance, gas, and repairs. My parents agree to help out with these expenses to whatever extent they feel reasonable if I drive willingly and cheerfully to do errands, run car pools, etc.
I will help my parents by driving for them whenever I reasonably can.
I will abide by all motor vehicle laws.
If I commit a moving violation, my driving privileges will be suspended for up to a month, depending on the nature of the violation and the circumstances. If I commit a second moving violation, my driving privileges will be suspended for up to six months. I will pay any expenses associated with my violation of any traffic or criminal laws.
I will keep my parents informed of my whereabouts. I will inform them where I intend to go and will only drive to destinations pre-approved by my parents. I will abide by any curfews they set. I will try to tell my parents who I will be driving with beforehand if possible and will not drive with anyone they have asked me not to drive with. If I violate this provision, my driving privileges will be suspended for at least a month, more if the violation is very serious or if I have violated this paragraph previously.
I will be responsible for keeping my car clean, for filling the gas tank, and for making sure it receives maintenance and repairs as necessary.
I will not have any of my friends or other passengers in my car until my parents deem that my driving experience is sufficient.
I will not use a cellular telephone while I am driving because it is not safe to do so. If I do need to make a telephone call, I will pull off of the road to a place that is safe to call from.
If someone on the roadway needs help, I will call emergency #911 for them, and I agree that I will never get out of the car or allow anyone to get in.
I will never pick up a stranger or a hitch-hiker.
I will always keep the car doors locked, whether the car is in use or not.
Dated: _________________
_______________________
Student
_______________________
Parent
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Parent
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By Scott MacMullan