Tips for your Personal Injury Attorney Meeting

If you have been injured in an accident and are unsure whether you have a case, you need to schedule an appointment to speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. It would be best if you prepared for your meeting with your lawyer. Here at the Slaughter Law Firm, we have compiled some information to help you prepare for your initial meeting with your personal injury attorney.

Recall the Details of the Accident

One of the first things we do here in our office is ask our clients about the details of their accidents and document them. You should prepare a written statement about your accident’s details to bring to your appointment. You need to include information on where you were when the accident occurred, the time and date, and the number of vehicles involved. Our attorney will also want to know what the weather was like on the day of the accident and details about how you believed the accident occurred. If there were any witnesses at the scene and you could gather any of their information, you will need to organize it so you can give it to your attorney. This is very important because data obtained from witnesses may or may not be valid if you don’t follow up on it immediately.

Gather Your Reports

If there were police or first responders called to the scene of the accident, you need to gather those reports, so you will have them on hand to take to your attorney. You should also request medical records if you sought medical treatment following the accident. Some medical providers charge a fee per page. If you run into this obstacle, you can request a medical records request from the provider and take it to your appointment. Your attorney can request your medical records once you sign the medical release.

Move Right Away

Having the information listed here prepared when you see your personal injury attorney will provide them with the information they need to get started on your case right away. Here at the Slaughter Law Firm, we understand that time is of the essence when people are injured due to the negligence of others. We are dedicated to making sure our clients receive the compensation they deserve. Contact us to schedule your first personal injury attorney meeting.