Your Case

Making the Best Case for You

What does it take to win a case in a personal injury lawsuit? First, it takes expert documentation and detailed reporting. It takes flawless paperwork and timely filing. It could take photographs, diagrams and witness testimony. And, it takes an experienced personal injury attorney who can tie it all together.

Regardless of whether you are facing an insurance company, a business or an individual, rest assured that if they are going to go to court, they are not going to come alone. Do not run the risk of ending up unprepared in a court room; hire a personal injury attorney and let them deal with making the right case .

The attorney may ask for a few things from you as they start gathering your necessary evidence and documentation. These things could include:

• A personal pain journal. The attorney may ask you to keep a detailed  log of how you are feeling on a day to day basis. What were you able to  do, what couldn’t you do. What did you miss out on for that day because of your pain?
• Photographs of your injuries as they heal- to be included with the court  documents.
• All reports of follow up visits with doctors, specialists and therapists.
• To build your case the attorney will be gathering a lot of paper work. This will start with the emergency room visit and build from there
• Photographs, if taken, x-rays, lab results, doctor’s reports and nurses  notes from the initial ER visit.
• Doctor’s progress notes from subsequent visits.
• The police or accident report from the day of the incident if this is relevant. Any diagrams or recreations that have been done will also be  gathered and entered as evidence.
• Witness statements taken either at the scene or afterward.
• Defendant statements.
• Any additional information that could be considered important or relevant to the case.

As the attorney starts building your case, it is important to note that any paper, bill or other correspondence that comes to you in relation to this case should be forwarded to your attorney. Keep a careful log of phone contact from insurance companies, their attorneys or other representatives. Do not give out information to anyone, not even in response to a “how are you”. refer all questions to your attorney who is now legally your agent.

Once the case is under way, do not take any major actions without consulting your attorney first. For instance, do not try to return to full duties at work without speaking to your attorney who may advise you to go back on limited or restricted duty if possible. Do not try to second guess your attorney, especially if the case is going to go to trial- you will need the expertise and support at that time more than ever.

If you are in need of an attorney in the Miami area, check out the information at www.personalinjurylawyer.net