When you’re involved in an accident, you should think ahead about what you need to recover. You should consult a personal injury lawyer, but if you don’t have enough information, your attorney will have a hard time preparing your case. Read below to find out what information and evidence to turn over to your lawyer.

4 Types of Information Your Personal Injury Attorney Will Need

1. Names & Contact Information

First, collect the names and contact information for anyone connected to the incident. You should ask for this information from possible witnesses as well as from those directly involved in the accident. If you suffered an auto accident injury, be sure to collect insurance information from the at-fault driver. 

2. Pictures of Property Damage

Your lawyer will also need visual evidence of the accident. If it was a car accident, this should include photographs of the damage to the vehicles and damages to surrounding property. If the incident involved a slip and fall, take pictures of the cause. For instance, if you’re in a grocery store and slipped in a puddle of spilled soda, take a picture of the spot.

3. Copies of Your Medical Records 

Shortly after the accident, you should have a full medical evaluation to determine the recovery treatment. You’ll need those medical records and bills to show to your personal injury lawyer. Your attorney will use these documents to figure out how much you’ll need to recover in damages from the defendant. They’ll assess what you’ll need for your immediate care, long-term treatment, and to compensate you for missed workdays.

4. Police Report

Make sure that the police investigate the incident. This will allow you to get your version of the accident into the official report. Once the investigation is complete, request a copy from the police and make a second copy for your lawyer. Keeping a copy of the report will help you file a claim with the insurance company. If the case goes to court, the police report will help your attorney prepare your case.

Whenever you’re in an accident, seek medical treatment and consult a personal injury lawyer. Osborne, Tripp & Schmidt in Sparta, WI, will review your information and provide you with a straightforward assessment of your case. Their four lawyers are all members of the community and make the extra effort to provide personalized service. To schedule an initial consultation, visit their website or call (608) 269-2400.