Personal Injury Lawyers—
What You Will Need to Provide to Your Attorney

Washington, D.C., Maryland, & Virginia

The information that you provide or fail to provide to your attorney can make or break your case. In a personal injury lawsuit, there is no such thing as too much information. Your attorney will know what is relevant and what to disregard.

The truth

You must be honest with your attorney, provide all of the facts, and be truthful. If you leave something out it can nullify your case later down the road. If you think you may be partially at fault, tell your attorney and explain why you feel this. In many cases there are outside circumstances which may have caused your accident, which you may not be aware of, such as a malfunctioning traffic light in an auto accident.

The basics

There are some very basic pieces of information that you should provide, including:

• Your personal contact information and any alternate contact information should you be unreachable
• Names and contact information for everyone involved in the accident
• Names and contact information for all potential witnesses
• If work related – name and contact information of your employer and supervisor
• If work related – the dates of your employment
• In an auto accident – license plate number, year, make, model, and color of every vehicle
• In an auto accident – insurance information for everyone involved
• Photos of the scene of the accident, property damage, physical injuries, any unsafe conditions

Paperwork

You will need to provide all of the paperwork that could be associated with your case including:

• Receipts – for any repairs, purchases, services, gas, meals, lodging, and any other expenses you incur due to your injury or property damage.
• Medical bills
• Medical records
• Estimates
• Contracts
• Insurance policies
• Proof of lost wages – pay stubs, tax returns, etc.
• Police reports
• Communications from your insurance company

Journals, statements, and notes

Give your attorney any written statement that you have obtained from witnesses. Also, any letters or written statements from your employer regarding your condition and how it has affected your employment, pay, or job performance. You should keep a journal of how your injuries have affected your life including physical changes and impairment, pain, emotional changes, and your relationships.

You should also keep detailed notes of any conversations with anyone involved in your case, such as insurance companies. Names, dates and details of the conversation should be written down. This can be very useful for your case.

Statements of loved ones and care givers

Certain injuries, such as brain injuries, can cause changes that are more noticeable to friends and family. Their statements can be useful as well. Your physical impairment can radically alter the lives of those around you, especially those who take care of you. Their statements, and any records of how it has affected them financially, such as having to quit working, are important as well.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in Maryland, Virginia or Washington DC, please e-mail or speak to one of our skilled personal injury lawyers before you settle with an insurance company. Our personal injury lawyers are committed to obtaining justice for you - the victim.

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