As a Spokane Personal Injury Attorney Firm, the Law Offices of Bodey and Bodey represent businesses and individuals in Spokane and Eastern Washington State. Bodey and Bodey specializes in the area of Personal Injury Law. Our firm focuses on what is important--the protection of our clients who have been injured. Should you need a Spokane Personal Injury Attorney, or a Washington Personal Injury Attorney, call us immediately at (509) 327.3456 for a private consultation.
Helpful Advice For Personal Injury Victims
Take Notes About the Accident and Your Personal Injury
Two critical issues in any legal claim after a car accident or personal injury are:
What exactly happened during the incident that gave rise to the claim?
What kind of harm resulted to cause the personal injury?
These issues will arise at many stages of a personal injury case, and more complex cases can last a year or more, so having a clear record to refer back to can contribute toward the success of your claim. One of the best ways to make sure that you preserve every important detail of your car accident or personal injury is to take notes as soon as possible after the incident, including what happened and the effects of your injuries on your daily life.
Although taking notes may be the last thing on your mind soon after what may be a traumatic injury experience, remember that it will help strengthen your position in a legal claim for your personal injuries. (Note: If you are unable to act quickly due to injuries or medical treatment, you might ask a loved one or close friend to help you follow the suggestions described below.) Bodey & Bodey can help by writing down the details of your injury as you relate the details to us.
What Personal Injury Information To Write Down
As soon as you can, write down everything you can think of that relates to:
What exactly happened before, during, and after the incident that led to your personal injury -- were in Spokane, in what location, the time and place, weather conditions, who was present, what was said, how the incident played out, what you experienced and felt, and anything else that you feel may be important to record.
Extent of your injuries -- the pain that you suffered (physical and mental), medical treatment you received (past and future), and the effect of your personal injuries on every aspect of your work, social, and personal life. This includes visits to the doctor and physical therapist, time missed from work, any planned vacations that were postponed or cancelled, and the effects that your personal injuries have had on your close family relationships.
Defective Consumer Products
If you are injured by a faulty product such as a household appliance, be sure to preserve the item in the same condition it was in when the incident occurred. In addition, keep all written instructions, warnings, labels, and packaging that accompanied the item. If you can, try to locate the original sales receipt for the item. If you cannot find the receipt in your own personal records, ask the seller if they have a copy.
Source http://injury.findlaw.com/personal-injury/personal-injury-first
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