Types of Documents Do You Need for a Personal Injury Claim

In the days and weeks following a personal injury accident that has left you injured, you may be left unsure of what your next steps should be as you look to pursue justice. Whether you were injured in a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall, filing a personal injury claim is a crucial step towards being able to recover compensation for the losses you have suffered due to the negligent party’s actions. To ensure your claim can hold up against the insurance provider’s scrutiny, there are several types of documents that your trusted personal injury lawyer will help you collect.

At Hollis Law Firm, our personal injury law firm helps clients understand their rights regarding filing a personal injury claim after suffering injuries due to another party’s actions. We are committed to helping our clients by guiding them through the process of filing their claim and ensuring they have the documents and evidence necessary to help them get the justice they deserve. If you are ready to pursue the fair compensation you are owed for your personal injury accident, contact our experienced legal professionals today.

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Important Documents for Your Personal Injury Claim

When you are harmed due to another party’s negligent actions, you have the legal right to pursue justice by filing a personal injury claim. To ensure you have a strong personal injury claim that will yield the best possible outcome for your case, your lawyer will help you collect several forms of important documentation that will be used as vital evidence in your case.

These important documents include the following:

Medical Records

It is important that you are able to prove that you actually suffered an injury from the accident. One way to do this is to keep copies of any medical records that you can directly link to the injury suffered from the accident. You should also keep copies of your medical bills.

Photos of the Accident Scene and Any Visible Injuries

When building your personal injury claim, photos can be a highly valuable form of evidence for your case. Photos of the accident scene and any visible injuries you suffered can go a long way in proving the negligence of the other party in your case.

Accident Report

After being injured in an accident, it is important to file an accident report and give your version of events to the law enforcement officer or other individual filing the report. This report is a crucial piece of evidence in any personal injury case, and it is important you request to receive a copy of this report for your own records.

Your personal injury lawyer can help you collect these documents and any other evidence that may be crucial to your case, such as witness statements, videos of the accident, and expert witness statements. To begin filing your personal injury claim and to pursue the fair compensation you are owed for your injuries and losses, contact a trusted personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Contact a Trusted Personal Injury Lawyer at Hollis Law Firm Today

At Hollis Law Firm, our personal injury firm is dedicated to helping clients hold negligent parties responsible by helping our clients get justice. We can help you gather the documents and evidence necessary to build a strong personal injury claim and recover the compensation you deserve.

Contact our personal injury law firm today at (800) 701-3672 or complete our contact form.

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JASON CHAMBERS, JD
Hollis Law Firm

As the managing attorney at the Hollis Law Firm, Jason Chambers leads complex product liability and personal injury litigations, advocating for clients injured by defective drugs, medical devices, and personal injury accidents. The firm, based in Kansas City, represents victims throughout the Midwest and beyond, offering free consultations to those affected by harmful prescription drugs, defective medical devices, and personal injuries.

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