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What You Can do to Help Your Personal Injury Lawyer

Written by: Clark William Watkin Jr

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Doctor's Orders

You deserve to be returned to good health, if at all possible; but that will only happen if you do your part. Let your lawyers handle the legal issues, while you and your doctors work on the health concerns. See as many physicians as it takes; find the right one who can restore you to your "before" condition.

The "rest of" the stuff

Compile all important documentation, including medical records, medical bills, prescription records, and lost wage information. Take photos! Pictures of your injuries, bruises and scars will help us prove damages related to your injuries and medical treatment, pain and suffering. Likewise, photos of vehicle damage and the accident scene (including skid marks) might show not only the force of the impact and the extent of the property damage, but perhaps even confirm who was at fault. Obviously, the timing of these photographs is critical. Wounds heal, cars get repaired, skid marks fade away, and other critical evidence may get lost or destroyed. But remember: it is critical that you disclose to your attorney not only what you have already done that might help, but what you PLAN on doing. Your attorney may actually advise you to NOT take any further action to "help" him/her, and the reasons for that decision.