Consulting with the Personal Injury Attorney

When you have been injured in an accident, whether it is car accident or another type accident and have been injured, due to the negligence or non-action of another party it is important to speak with the experienced and professional personal injury lawyer. When consulting with a personal injury attorney for the first time is important to bring certain documents and other information regarding the incident or accident that caused the injury. The attorney may instruct what type of documents and information to bring and if they do not the general information listed below can help the injured victim when discussing their claim that the personal injury attorney.
•    A copy of the accident report
•    Copies of any written statements
•    The date of the accident or incident that caused the injury
•    Dates of hospital or emergency room care
•    The name and address of the ambulance company
•    The name and address of the hospital
•    The names of doctors and other medical professionals that provided services
•    The names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses to the incident caused the injury
•    Copies of any written statements
•    The name of your insurance company and contact information, which should include any representatives or agents you have spoken too.
•    Any documentation or written correspondence with the insurance company, which can include letters and e-mails.
•    Medical bills
•    Receipts for costs incurred for fixing or having to purchase items due to your injuries.
•    Health insurance policies or documentation with coverage information
•    Disability insurance documentation
•    Veterans insurance policy
•    Dates documented that you were unable to work due to the injuries
•    If the injury was caused in a car accident proof of insurance and paid premiums, this can include canceled checks, receipts or other proof
•    Information including the address, telephone number, insurance information of the other driver, as well as their license plate number.
•    The date, time and location of the vehicle accident
•    Traffic tickets that are related to the accident
•    Information and documentation given by the police of time of the accident, including the police report.
•    Documentation for lost wages
•    Photographs of injuries or property damage that was caused by the accident

This is a checklist that can be used to understand what should be taken when consulting with the personal injury attorney for the first time. All of these items may not apply to the type accident or incident you have been involved in, that caused your injury.