When should I hire an attorney for my Personal Injury case?
You should contact an attorney as soon after the incident as possible. Personal Injury cases have a Statute of Limitations, meaning you'll have a limited amount of time to file a law suit. These statutes of limitations vary from state to state, so it is not wise to wait. Plus, it can take a while before the case is resolved, so if you have outstanding bills from the injury, you need to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible.
In the meantime, document the incident with police, save copies of medical bills and records, and avoid signing a statement or papers from anyone else.