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Documentation that is presented during your legal proceedings can prove that you were injured due to negligence. Your personal injury attorney may compile a list that will guide you in organizing photographs and paperwork that will substantiate that another party is guilty of wrongdoing. 

Acquire A Checklist

During your initial consultation with a personal injury attorney, the attorney will outline what types of evidence will be most helpful in proving that you were a victim. If the attorney you meet with specializes in personal injury law, they will provide you with a list that covers all of the different types of evidence that will help strengthen your case.

During your meeting, feel free to jot down helpful information that will aid with acquiring the documents you need. You may need to obtain signed statements from any medical doctor who has treated you. You will also need insurance paperwork and employee paperwork that relates to the case. The paperwork that you obtain from your employer may be the documents that you were required to fill out when you applied to take a leave of absence from your place of employment. 

Get The Papers In Order

Purchase some file folders or a binder that you can use to keep all of the paperwork in order. Use the documentation checklist to assist you in compiling each piece of evidence. If there are any pieces of evidence that you have access to, but aren't listed on the checklist, plan on sharing them with your attorney. For example, photographs of the crime scene or pictures of the damage to your property or your vehicle could prove to be beneficial during a live court hearing.

Make Copies

If you would like to keep up with what is going on with your case, you may want to make photocopies of all of the paperwork that you will be submitting to your attorney. Your attorney may need to file some documents through the local courthouse. They may also need to study the paperwork that you have provided them with.

If you have duplicate copies of everything, you can keep the case fresh in your mind. If you are going to be required to testify during a future court hearing, it can be helpful to be well-versed in all of the details that pertain to your case. Whenever you are scheduled to meet with your attorney, bring your paperwork along with you so that you can refer to it as needed.

Contact a local personal injury lawyer to learn more.