3 Pieces Of Information To Give Your Lawyer After A Car Accident

If you have been injured as the result of a motor vehicle accident, you may want to retain a lawyer, such as Shaevitz Shaevitz & Kotzamanis, get you the best settlement possible. However, hiring your lawyer is not the last thing you need to do; you must make sure that you give your lawyer all the tools they need to get a good settlement for you. Here are three pieces of information to make sure you give your accident attorney after you've had a car accident.

Your Written Account of the Accident

It may seem obvious that you'd tell your lawyer what happened, but many people rely on their memory, which can be a mistake. After time goes by, it can become more difficult to remember details about the weather and other important information. That is why it is critical that you have a written account of what happened, written as soon as possible after the accident itself. That way, your lawyer can have as much accurate information about the accident as possible, and can use details from your written account to negotiate your settlement.

Your Background

You may not think that your criminal background has anything to do with your car accident case, but it can be used against you by the insurance company of the other driver involved in your accident. Because the other side will seek all possible information about you, you need to be sure that your attorney has that information as well. Even if you don't have a criminal background, you must tell your attorney about speeding tickets and any car damage you may have had in the past. 

Your medical background is important to share as well; if you have physical injuries from your past, share that information. The kind of medications you take on a regular basis may also be important, so compile a list for your lawyer to look at.

Changes in Your Activity Level

While trying to arrive at a fair settlement amount, your attorney will need to know about how you're currently feeling. If you felt fine after your accident but have recently started to feel worse and are unable to do the things you used to be able to do, this is key information that should be shared with your attorney as well as your doctor. If you are feeling better, it is important to share that information too. Your lawyer can use changes in your activity levels to negotiate a fair settlement. 

When you are forthcoming with information, you can help your attorney to get the best possible settlement for you. Use the information in this article to help you share information that your car accident lawyer needs.

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