Before you head to that personal injury case consultation, take a deep breath. You’ve been through a great deal. Any time a person suffers an injury, it’s a jarring experience – but there is a way to lessen the stress. The number one thing you can do to keep that personal injury episode from defining you is to prepare for your personal injury case consultation. Here’s how.

Follow these instructions and have the following items on hand for your initial consultation. Remember: the more your lawyer understands your case, the more likely she is to be able to advise you.

Bring these to your consultation:

Any and all medical bills related to your personal injury. It’s so much more helpful to your lawyer to view actual bills than to hear you say I’ve paid – a lot. At this point in your legal journey, this lawyer is trying to deduce whether taking your case is worthwhile for both of you. Having a clear picture of current medical expenses will most definitely show whether it may be advantageous to proceed.

Questions, questions, questions. No two cases are exactly alike. Many variables exist that can cause a case to lean more or less in your favor. Therefore, come prepared with a list of questions. Has this lawyer tried personal injury cases? Have they been successful? Who will handle your case as the point person? What do they recommend you do from this point onward, legal-wise? These are just a few of the vital questions to have in your consultation arsenal.

A timeline of the accident that spares no detail – that way, it’s fresher in your mind. Whether we mean them to or not, memories tarnish the longer they stay pent up in memory. Want a clear description of what happened before, during and after the accident? Draw up a timeline as soon after the accident as possible. That way, you won’t miss an important detail – and your lawyer won’t, either. Have pictures from the scene? –These could be invaluable. Err on the side of caution and bring all of them that you have.

Any correspondence that pertains to the parties involved. We’re talking insurance documents from the other party, etc. It’s important that your lawyer understand what has happened in the case thus far.

Above all, bring a willingness to listen to your consultation. Once a personal injury lawyer has reviewed the details of your case, you’ll likely have legal options. Make sure you understand what these are.

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