If you find yourself in a personal injury accident, one of the first things you’ll need to do is to hire the services of a personal injury attorney. Proper legal help and representation can make the next legal steps easier and less stressful on you. Since it’s essential to prove liability in these cases, documents and records will matter. Here are a few key records you’ll want to keep safe:
Receipts
The DMV says it would be wise to keep receipts for any prescribed medications. If you require the use of any assistive devices – such as crutches, you’ll want to keep those doctor’s recommendations as well.
Daily journal
It would be prudent to keep a daily journal of your medical care and injuries, your symptoms and any of the inconvenience and hassle you’re dealing with as a result of the injuries you sustained.
Bills
Keep any of the bills for your medication, any special equipment you’re using, special diet you’re under and co-payments. Keep a record of your travel costs too whenever you need to go in for medical appointments.
Photos
If you can, record the accident location along with any of the stop signs and traffic lights. You could pick out details that would prove helpful to your lawyer in proving that the fault was with the other party.
Car damage
Again, if you’re able, take photos or videos of the car to show the extent of the damage. Do this from every angle – from closeups to long distance shots – to make sure you cover all your bases.
Financial losses
Provide proof of any financial loss, like loss wages and job opportunities because of the accident. Your personal injury attorney can use these records in court to help you receive the maximum amount of compensation duly entitled to you.
