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You’ve been injured, you are physically hurt and worried about your future, and you’re not sure what to do next.  You have made the right decision to meet with a personal injury attorney; but what should you bring with you to the meeting?

In order for an accident attorney to help you recover your losses due to a car accident, an accident that occurred while at work, or at someone’s home or business, he or she will need a lot of information about your case.  In a personal injury law suit, the injured person or (plaintiff) must show that another person or entity (the defendant), was responsible for the injury, and based on their negligence, misconduct or willful intent. To recover damages from a defendant, the plaintiff must show that the injuries were sustained as a result of the defendant’s actions and that the damages sought are specifically related to those injuries.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide your lawyer with as much information as possible so they can develop and prove a case against the defendant.

You should bring the following with you when you meet with your attorney:

• Accident information, including a police report, the contact information of all other parties involved and their insurance information.
• Contact information of witnesses who were at the scene.
• Photos of the accident site, and information about the conditions at the scene, including obstacles or other factors that may have contributed to the accident.
• Your insurance company names, phone numbers and policy numbers, including auto, homeowner’s or renter’s policies, medical and disability insurance information, and veteran’s benefits, if any.
• Statements that you gave about the accident, the names of people you spoke to about the accident, and documentation of any correspondence with insurance companies.
• The names of the medical professionals who treated you and the facilities where you were treated.
• Dates of your treatment and dates that you missed work due to your injury. 
• Medical bills and receipts for anything you purchased as a result of your injury.

This article was presented by Cincinnati injury attorneys, Freking & Betz, LLC.

Freking & Betz, LLC
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Cincinnati, Ohio (OH) 45202
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