Yes, although if you do not have all the items on the following list, don’t panic. Part of the personal injury lawyer’s job is to assist you in getting these documents.

Extremely important, included in the list is name and telephone number of each insurance adjuster you have talked to. For your protection, you need to call a personal injury lawyer before you talk to the insurance companies to level the playing field. The claims adjusters/investigators who handle your claim are paid to be nice. They want you to think they are your friend; however, they are not your friend. They are 100% on the side of the insurance company. Do not think for a moment that the claims adjuster is on your side. If you decide you want me to help you, I will be on your side 100%.

Checklist Of Information And Documents To Collect For Your Lawyer After An Injury

  • Name and address of ambulance service, if applicable
  • Name and address of the emergency room where you were initially taken
  • Dates you were admitted to the emergency room and hospital
  • Names and business addresses of all doctors who have examined you
  • Name and addresses of chiropractors you have consulted
  • Names of all people involved in the accident
  • Names and addresses of witnesses to the accident
  • Dates you missed work because of the accident
  • Name and telephone number of each insurance adjuster if you have spoken to any
  • List of people you have spoken to about the accident or your injuries
  • Documents
  • Accident report
  • Copies of any written statements
  • Your automobile insurance policy, if you were injured in a car accident, along with the “declarations” page or “coverage certificate” that sets forth what kinds of coverage you have and your
  • policy limits
  • Your homeowner’s or renter’s policy, along with the declarations page, or certificate
  • Medical, or disability, insurance policy or certificate
  • Other policies, including major medical, hospitalization, veterans insurance, etc.
  • All correspondence you have received from any insurer about the accident or your injuries
  • Medical bills
  • Receipts for things you have had to buy because of your injury
  • Receipts for things you have had to fix because of the accident

I hope this information has been helpful.