IF YOU HAVE AN ACCIDENT:                                          1. Call 911 and explain the situation.                                           2. Obtain as much information as you can from the other persons involved (name, numbers, licenses, car insurance info).               3. Draw a simple diagram of the accident.                                 4. If you think you are in the wrong, you should not volunteer any information as to who was to blame for the accident, consult an attorney first.                                                                                 5. Report the accident to the police, then your insurance, however DO NOT discuss the case with them, then DMV, you must report the accident to DMV within 10 days in an SR-1 form.                                                                                             6. Contact this office immediately.                                              7. See a physician regarding your personal injury.     

CHOOSING A DOCTOR:                                                    1. When you have been in a personal injury accident, selecting a doctor is very important.                                                                2. Word of mouth is an excellent method of finding a personal injury physician.  Ask your friends for a good referral.                    3. Convenient location is important, as consistency of treatment is a must.  Personal injury cases will not heal unless you follow the doctors instructions.                                                                       4. In Personal Injury cases your physician will typically permit your personal injury lawyer to sign a lien, meaning that the doctor's bill will come out of the personal injury case settlement.                    5. Lastly, it is important for you to feel better and let your san diego personal injury lawyer do  the rest!