Unexpected accidents are often caused by the negligence of others. If someone’s carelessness harmed you, it’s essential to protect your right to compensation. Help your personal injury case go as smoothly as possible by making sure you have everything necessary to support your argument. Here are a few ways to be proactive in preparing your claim. 

A Guide to Personal Injury Case Preparation

1. Document All Communication With Other Parties 

It’s best to document any correspondence you have with other parties involved in your case. This includes law enforcement, insurance companies, employers, witnesses, and healthcare professionals. Write down the names and contact information of everyone to give your attorney. You should also make notes detailing what each conversation was about so you can easily refer back to what was said at a later date. 

2. Collect Evidence of Your Losses

A substantial part of any personal injury case is proving the resulting damages, so it’s important to gather all the evidence showing the losses you’ve incurred. Save copies of every document that will help prove the value of your claim. Depending on the type of accident you were involved in, this may consist of medical bills, car repair invoices, receipts for prescriptions, and pay stubs verifying your lost wages. 

3. Keep a Personal Injury Journal

It will be up to you to establish the severity of your injuries and how they’ve impacted your life. Keep a journal that tracks the progress of your injuries, your daily pain level, and what happens at your medical appointments. Your attorney will be able to use this information to explain the exact nature of your injuries, how your recovery is unfolding, and to what extent you’re suffering physically and emotionally. 

All of this preparation will strengthen your case, but your success also relies on the services of an expert attorney. Turn to the legal team at MacVean, Lewis, Sherwin, & McDermott, P.C. for all your legal needs. This storied firm has been representing residents in New York’s Hudson Valley for over 130 years. As an established part of the community, they’ll help injury victims pursue the justice and compensation they deserve. Call (845) 343-3000 to schedule a free consultation, or visit their website to learn more about their personal injury practice.