Personal Injury Lawyer Consultation: What to Bring
So, you’re going to be meeting with a personal injury lawyer. You have the appointment all set. But you’re not sure what you ought to bring and know before the meeting. Here are four things to bring to/prepare for your meeting with the personal injury lawyer:
- Bring a coherent story of what happened. Don’t add fill in details if you don’t remember them, but do make sure that you’ve practiced telling the story from beginning to end. Some people are really nervous in their first meeting with a personal injury lawyer, and it’ll help you explain your case clearly if you’ve practiced.
- Take printed copies of any photos you have that explain the details and merits of your case. Don’t take digital files (or the originals!) because printed photos will be much easier for your personal injury lawyer to discuss the details with you.
- Bring copies of any written documents you have. Don’t worry if you don’t have everything–there’s a whole process your personal injury lawyer will go through to get any additional documents you may need, but bringing copies of the documents you do have so far will help your attorney assess your case.
- Take a friend or family member. Depending on the lawyer’s preferences (and your particular situation), you might be asked to come inĀ to the appointment alone, but having someone there for moral support will make the entire process a lot less stressful.
Now you know what you need to do to prepare for your first visit with a personal injury lawyer and your first meeting will be sure to go smoothly and be informative.