Patrice Denman Attorney-at-Law

The more details you have about your accident and injuries the better chance of success you will have in settlement and trial. You should start compiling information and keeping records before you see an attorney.

1. Keep A Diary

You diary should include the following:

1. Visits to the doctor and any procedures. Include the reason for the visit and any diagnoses made and medications prescribed.

2. Any pain, suffering, limitations, missed days of work and other items.

3. Chronicle how you feel on a daily basis. Whether your condition gets better, worse or stays the same.

4. Conversations you had with any persons concerning aspects of your case.

5. Anything you remember about the events surrounding your accident.

2.Collect Records

You also need to collect records such as the following: 1

. Bills related to the case, such as those for medical expenses, transportation and pharmacy expenses.

2. A list of all medical providers’ names, addresses, telephone numbers and area of specialty.

3. Any photographs showing the scene of the accident and/or your injury.

4. Correspondence regarding disabilities, insurance and Workers’ Compensation.

5. Any legal papers sent to you or served on you.

6. Names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses to either injury or accident.