CONSULTATION GUIDE
A simple way to organize accident documents
Police reports, medical bills, photos and insurance letters may arrive at different times. Keep them together so you can find a document when your attorney asks for it.
Keep original copies
Keep the original files or documents you receive. Create separate working copies when you need to add notes. Avoid editing a photograph or document in a way that changes what it shows.
Use a few clear categories
Separate correspondence, reports, photographs and expense records. Use descriptive file names and dates. A short list of what you have makes it easier to prepare for a consultation.
Record questions, not assumptions
If a document is unclear, write down your question and the person or organization it came from. Ask the attorney what it may mean for your situation rather than drawing conclusions from a single document.
Share through the agreed channel
Ask the office how documents should be provided. Avoid posting personal records publicly or including confidential details in an initial website inquiry.
