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Suffering from a personal injury can be challenging in many ways. There can be a mountain of costly medical bills, damage to personal property like a car or motorcycle, and even end of life arrangements after the untimely death of a loved one.

Injuries can be devastating, but the stress of keeping records for your personal injury claim can add fuel to a fire. Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney will help get your affairs in order to pursue compensation for your medical expenses, damage to personal property and — in some cases — lost time and wages stemming from your injuries.

The key to building a solid case against the party responsible for your injury is organization. Providing as much relevant documentation as you can to your personal injury attorney helps them build a case. Here are a few ways in which you can help the process move quickly:

  • Keep A Journal: Documenting all of your injuries and the medical attention you received by providing dates, contact information for doctors or physical therapists, and any information about the care you received is a huge help to your case. Be as specific as you can about the way you felt and any loss of time or wages from work to attend the appointments.
  • personal injury attorneyDabble In Photography: Revisiting the area you sustained your injury might be emotionally difficult, but well worth it in the end. Try to envision the accident in your mind and take pictures of any physical landmarks you remember being near. For instance, if you were injured by a vehicle while riding your bicycle, document the area where the accident took place from every angle. Take pictures of the road, street signs, bike lanes, stop lights, or possible obstructions. Something simple you may not have thought played a factor could be a game changer in your personal injury case.
  • Keep Your Receipts: This is very important to the monetary compensation you may be entitled to as a result of your injury. Purchase an accordion folder or place your receipts in a box to organize later with your attorney. Make sure to file any copayments for doctor visits or prescriptions, special equipment needed for mobility (crutches, scooters, special shoes), and even any special food or drinks your doctor requested you purchase during the healing process.

If you have been injured, call the office of MacVean, Lewis, Sherwin & McDermott, P.C. in Middletown, NY at (845) 343-3000 and schedule a free consultation. Visit their website for more information on practice areas and profiles of their experienced personal injury attorneys, and connect with them on Facebook.

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