Your accident case is of the utmost importance to you and your family. The outcome of your claim could affect your life for many years to come. Your case should be just as important to any potential personal injury lawyer you meet with.

Your Hagens Berman personal injury lawyer will begin by gathering evidence and testimony to build a strong accident claim for you. However, the details you’ve already collected are also essential to your case. These documents, contacts, and other files will play a big role in your first meeting with Hagens Berman.

BRING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR INITIAL MEETING

First of all, when meeting with a Hagens Berman attorney, you should relax. This might be a new experience for you, but we are entirely at your service to make you feel comfortable and to answer any questions you might have. We are partners on your accident claim and we want the absolute best outcome for you and your family.

To give your case a head start, you should bring any documents that support your side of the story. Accident reports are some of the most valuable pieces of evidence victims will have. If you already have reports in hand, bring them for your lawyer.

This may include an accident report from an investigating officer. In a slip-and-fall case, the incident report filled out by the business involved is also a key piece of evidence. These reports may not be available yet, but if Hagens Berman represents you, your attorney will secure these documents.

Your medical charts from a doctor’s visit will also be helpful. Your attorney may request more medical tests to further document your injuries and help point to any care needed in the future.

Any receipts for the travel costs you’ve built up while visiting doctors and specialists are important. You’ll also want to bring previous paystubs so that the paychecks you’ve lost while in recovery can be added up.

BRING EVIDENCE COLLECTED AT THE SCENE

If you’re able, you should compile as much evidence as you can on the scene. Some of this evidence won’t be there when your personal injury lawyer investigates the scene in the days or weeks after the crash.

Anything you obtain will be powerful evidence that is difficult for an insurance adjuster to refute. These are a few key pieces of evidence that you should bring to your Hagens Berman lawyer:

  • Photos – Print out or email any photos you have of car damage, your injuries and street markings.
  • Witness Testimony – Provide any contact information you have for witnesses you talked to on the scene. If those witnesses provided any written statements or spoke about what they saw while you recorded them with your cellphone, supply your attorney with that key evidence.
  • Drivers’ Information – Give your attorney all driver’s license information, insurance information, and any other information you have on the at-fault drivers involved.
  • Security Camera Footage – Give your personal injury lawyer the addresses of businesses or residents that may have had security cameras rolling when your accident occurred. If there were any drivers with dash cameras on during the crash, provide the address of the driver if possible.
  • Physical Evidence – Turn over any damaged clothing and personal items you saved from the accident. If you were in a bicycle collision, don’t throw out your damaged bike. A cracked safety helmet is a powerful visual aid.

CONTACT A HAGENS BERMAN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER TODAY

When you begin reviewing your case with a Hagens Berman attorney, the details of your accident are confidential. We offer victims a free case consultation that comes with no obligation so that you can make an informed decision about who you want representing your interests.

Allow Hagens Berman to demonstrate how our aggressive approach to personal injury law can help you reach the best outcome for your case. Contact the attorneys at Hagens Berman in Seattle to go over the details of your accident. We are ready to support you on your path to physical and financial recovery.