What to Bring With You When Meeting With a Personal Injury Lawyer

Accident Report(s) - Bring any copy/copies of the accident report you filed with the police and the insurance agency. This will help your attorney better understand the events surrounding your accident, and will enable him/her to build your case properly.

2) Medical Reports - If you went to the hospital after the accident, were tended to by an ambulance, or saw a chiropractor, you'll need to bring in records of these appointments and documentation of your condition immediately following the accident.

3) X-Rays & MRIs - You'll want to bring copies of your X-Rays, MRIs, etc. so the attorney can see the injuries sustained and also prove to your insurance company that you are indeed hurt.

4) Previous Medical History - Any history of injuries sustained or medical conditions diagnosed prior to the accident will need to be documented.

5) Doctors' Contact Information - You'll need to provide names, phone numbers, fax numbers, addresses, and email addresses to any of the doctors that have treated you for your injuries. They can offer powerful testimonies to your condition.

6) Eye-Witness Contact Information - If there were eye-witness reports of your accident and you have contact information for them, bring it with you. The more evidence you can provide, the better.

7) Auto Insurance Information - You'll need to bring documentation of your auto insurance so the proper claim can be filed. This also includes the claim number for your case and who's handling it.

8) Your drivers' license, social security card, and vehicle registration - You'll need these forms of identification throughout the process of filing an auto accident injury claim.

9) Evidence of your physical condition prior to the accident - Are you an athlete? Did you partake in physical activities such as running or weightlifting prior to your accident that you can no longer do because of specific injuries sustained during your accident? You'll want to bring documentation of these activities, including photos and videos, if possible. Personal records and awards will also help.

10) Written testimony - You won't need this initially, but having a written testimony about how the car accident has impacted your life will help your attorney and the insurance companies involved understand your condition.

11) Mileage log of doctors' appointments - You can be reimbursed for gas mileage accrued to and from doctors' appointments. Bring documentation of these appointments with you when meeting with your attorney. You'll also want to submit this information to your insurance company.