Personal Injury Tools

Use our resources to learn more about the topic of Personal Injury, from the basic steps in a lawsuit to guidance on damage estimates.

Consulting a Personal Injury Attorney

Most people do not have many occasions to consult with an attorney. The whole process can seem mysterious and intimidating, especially if you have been injured. The attorney-client relationship is an important one, and it is important for you to know as much about it as you can.

What to Expect: A Lawsuit Chronology

Many people do not know what to expect when they bring a personal injury claim. You may have heard stories from friends or family members. You may have a picture in your mind, based on what you have read, or seen in movies or television. Every lawsuit is different. What follows is a typical sequence of events in a motor vehicle case that involves an uninsured motorist. The exact practices may vary in your state, or your community.

Information and Documents to Collect for Your Lawyer after an Injury

Before you meet with your lawyer for the first time after you've been injured, collect any document you have relating to your accident and injury. This guide provides a list of pertinent information to collect.

Damage Estimate

The following document is intended to help you see how damages include easily identified costs in an effort to place a dollar value on your physical person and the way in which your life has changed since you were injured.

Intake Questionnaire

Life for an injury victim often becomes much more difficult after the injury. Not only does the victim suffer physically, but now the victim is required to deal with doctors, insurance companies and attorneys. Filling in this form will help prepare for the questions these individuals will ask.