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Personal Injury Cases On Your Own: Some Common Sense Tips

Some personal injury claims are relatively modest.  You may decide to take some steps yourself.  A Maryland attorney may be able to give you some advice or tips on handling smaller claims yourself.  You may also want to consult online materials produced by a reputable self-help publisher in California called Nolo Press.  They offer some practical, general guidance including:

The last article showcases a basic piece of good advice when first speaking directly to the other side's insurance company, "Be polite- but say little and don't sign anything."

Keep in mind that personal injury cases are controlled by state law.  An out-of-state publisher can only give you general information.

 

Source: Maryland Legal Assistance Network, updated by the Maryland State Law Library (MSLL).

Last date reviewed (no legal content) 4/30/08 (PLL/M.A.J.)

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