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General checklists to help you document what happened and prepare for a consultation. These lists are informational starting points, not legal advice, and your attorney may ask for additional items specific to your situation.

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Car Accidents — What to Document

  • Photos of the vehicles, scene, and any visible damage Helps preserve a visual record before conditions change.
  • Police or accident report number, if one was filed Provides an official reference point for the incident.
  • Other driver's insurance and contact information Useful for understanding how the parties involved are connected to the matter.
  • Witness names and contact information Witness accounts can help fill in details over time.
  • Medical records and treatment notes Documents the nature and timing of any injuries.
  • Repair estimates and related paperwork Reflects the scope of vehicle damage involved.
  • A general timeline of what happened Helps keep the sequence of events clear as time passes.

Slip & Fall — What to Document

  • Photos of the location and the hazard or condition involved Conditions at a property can change quickly, so early photos matter.
  • Incident report filed with the property owner or manager, if applicable Creates a contemporaneous record with the property.
  • Witness names and contact information Witness accounts can help fill in details over time.
  • Medical records and treatment notes Documents the nature and timing of any injuries.
  • Footwear or clothing worn at the time, if relevant Sometimes relevant to understanding how an incident occurred.
  • A general timeline of what happened Helps keep the sequence of events clear as time passes.

Workplace Injuries — What to Document

  • Incident report filed with your employer Creates an internal record close in time to the incident.
  • Photos of the location or equipment involved Preserves conditions before anything changes.
  • Witness names and contact information Witness accounts can help fill in details over time.
  • Medical records and treatment notes Documents the nature and timing of any injuries.
  • Correspondence related to a workers' compensation claim, if applicable Keeps a record of communications about the process.
  • Pay stubs or schedule records, if you missed work May be relevant if work time was affected.
  • A general timeline of what happened Helps keep the sequence of events clear as time passes.

These checklists are general starting points intended to help you prepare for a conversation with an attorney. They are not legal advice, are not exhaustive, and do not account for the specific facts of your situation.

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