Elizabeth M. Tarasi Personal Injury Law Blog on Lawyers.com

Filing a lawsuit can be a daunting experience and may even be the first time you are ever involved in a legal situation. You may have anxiety about meeting with your lawyer for the first time. However, you should remember that your attorney is there to serve you and defend your rights as a victim. Keeping your lawyer well informed is extremely important.

Make sure you bring the following items with you at your first meeting:

• Contact information: You should provide your attorney with your email address, cell phone number, home phone number, and home address. It is vital that your attorney can contact you at any time if something important regarding your case arises.
• Written account of the accident: Immediately after the accident, while the events are still fresh in your mind, write down everything you can remember. Be sure to include even the most miniscule details. This account will prove to be very useful to your personal injury lawyer.
• Contact information for the negligent party: You should also provide your attorney with the contact information of the person who caused your injury. Write down his or her home address, phone number, work address, and any other contact information you might have. This will allow your lawyer to contact the defendant and possibly negotiate a settlement.
• Contact information for witnesses: If there were any witnesses, bring their contact information to your attorney. Additionally, if any of the witnesses made statements make sure to bring this information. Your lawyer can begin formulating a strong case with the accounts of the witnesses.
• Photographs: Photographs of the accident and surrounding scene will prove to be invaluable evidence in your case. If any witnesses took photographs, try to obtain copies.
• Accident reports: If there was a police report of the accident, bring a copy to your attorney.
• Medical bills: Part of the compensation you may receive if your claim is successful, should cover your medical expenses. You should bring any bills or receipts you have for medication, surgical procedures, and doctor’s visits.
• Repair estimates: If your property was damaged in the accident, you may also receive compensation for repairs.

If you are injured in an accident in Pennsylvania, it is essential that you hire an experienced and skilled Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer. Contact the Pittsburgh personal injury lawers Tarasi & Tarasi today, located at 510 Third Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219.