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Don’t Wait for the Police Report Before Contacting Your Attorney

| Feb 21, 2011 | Uncategorized

This week a new client came into my office following a very serious car accident. He suffered significant injuries and was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital. The accident happened over a week ago and he told me that he thought he had to wait for the police report before contacting an attorney. For my client, the delay did not effect the case, but it occurred to me that other people may also be under the belief that they need to wait for the police report.

This is absolutely untrue. In fact, in order to ensure that things go smoothly and that you receive fair compensation, it is best for your personal injury attorney to get started right away on your case. For my clients, I begin working cases immediately after the consultation. In addition, my office handles the property damage claim and we can get started on that right away so that you are not without your car for longer than necessary.
Your lawyer will obtain the police report when it becomes available. Depending on where in Rhode Island your accident occurred, the police report can take anywhere from 2-7 days to become available. It is not worth waiting this much time before calling your attorney. After all, police reports are helpful to identify insurance information and confirm the facts of loss, but they rarely make a major difference in a personal injury case.

The Law Office of Joseph Lamy has tremendous experience with auto accidents and is ready to handle your entire claim from beginning to end. If you or a friend or family member were injured in an auto accident… don’t delay, contact our office right away for a free consultation. There is no fee unless we are successful.

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