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Taking Notes after an Accident or Personal Injury Incident

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 by Howard Andrew Raphaelson

The New York City personal injury attorneys of Raphaelson & Levine want to remind you that documentation is critical when pursuing a personal injury claim in New York City. Any detail can be valuable in proving your case, so it is essential that you take detailed notes as soon as possible after the incident.

What to write down

Your personal injury lawyer in New York City will want to know every detail, including these:

The activities that lead up to the accident. If it was a car accident, you would want to note who was driving in which direction, the presence of any traffic signs or signals, markings on the road, the closest intersection, and so forth. If the injury was due to a defective product, you should note how you prepared for use of the product and what happened when the accident occurred.
When other people were involved, such as another driver, witnesses to the accident, or any attending police officers, note anything you remember that was said and by whom.
Keep a record of contact information for all involved parties and insurance information for anyone who was directly involved in the accident.
Try to write down every detail about the accident, obtain a police report, if available. If the accident is a workers’ compensation issue, make note of the insurance company name and contact information.
Maintain a medical diary and history of every medical visit and expense until you have fully recovered.

Working with accident lawyers in NYC

Every case is different and requires specialized information, but you will be off to a good start by providing your accident lawyer in NYC with the information listed above. Your accident attorney will work with you to gather additional information that you may have neglected to note.

Raphaelson & Levine
14 Penn Plaza, Suite 407
New York, New York 10122
1-877-731-1346
http://www.raphaelsonlaw.com

Posted at 16:40 PM

Topic: Personal Injury