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Suing For Car Crash Injuries? Here Are 3 Ways To Support Your Personal Injury Lawyer

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If you've been hurt in a car accident that wasn't your fault, you may be entitled to compensation from the other party for your pain and suffering, loss of income, vehicle repairs, and medical bills that are associated with your injuries. Hiring an experienced car crash attorney is an excellent way to optimize your chance of being awarded fair compensation – here are a few things you can do to support your lawyer and help ensure their success while representing you:

Make Paperwork a Priority

It's essential to make copies of all the paperwork and receipts related to your accident so you can submit them to your lawyer as you receive them. Your medical expenses, health reports, therapy bills, transportation costs, vehicle repair fees, co-payment receipts, and letterheads from your employer should all be copied and handed over to your attorney so they can use the information to prove your case better. Keep extra copies of all your paperwork in a safe or personal drawer at home in case the court wants a copy, or your lawyer misplaces something important.

Keep a Daily Progress Journal

Maintaining a daily personal progress journal is an excellent way to support your personal injury lawyer while representing you throughout your case. Spend a little time each evening documenting the type and amount of medication you've had to take throughout the day, any doctor or therapy appointments you had, and work that you've missed out on due to your injuries. It's also a good idea to provide a daily breakdown of your recovery process, and how your injuries are progressing so your lawyer can better determine how much compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering overall.

Take Plenty of Photographs

It is also important to take lots of photos that can help your lawyer visually prove your personal injury case. Take pictures of all the damage that has been done to your vehicle before having it fixed, and then once again after the repairs have been made for comparison purposes. You should also go back to the scene of the accident and take photos of skid marks and debris on the road, street signs, and landmarks that will provide some extra insight into how the accident actually took place. Additionally, take the time to photograph your bodily injuries as soon as possible after the accident and once a week after that to document your healing progress.

These tips and tricks should help make it easier for your lawyer to prove your personal injury case and optimize the compensation that you are ultimately awarded for your pain and suffering.  


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