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1.
Take pictures of the scene.
2.
Get the names and addresses of all witnesses, especially
the employees at the medical facility.
3.
Contact an attorney immediately.
Wrongful death claims must adhere to procedural and legal
guidelines or your claim may be lost.
An attorney can properly present your claims for maximum
value.
4.
Do not sign any papers from the insurance company or nursing home
facility. They
want to settle your entire case for a very low sum of money.
Many adjusters tell people to sign documents up front,
sometimes for an initial payment of money, and promise that more
money will be paid letter. In
truth the papers often release them from any future payments and the
person’s entire claim is lost.
5.
Do not give the insurance company or nursing home facility a
recorded or written statement.
If you misspeak, the adjuster will try to use your own words
against you. If you present
your statement properly, the adjuster may “lose” it or refuse to
provide you with a copy or alter it.
If a statement is required, it should be done in the presence
of your attorney, with a certified court reporter, and with a
certified interpreter (if necessary).
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