How to Help Your Road Accident Solicitor
If you have found yourself in the unfortunate situation of needing to make an accident claim against another driver whose negligence has result in injury to you and damage to your vehicle then it makes sense to consider instructing a road accident solicitor to act on your behalf.There are two reasons for this. Firstly, any offer of compensation from the other driver’s insurance company might be lower than what you are actually entitled to and what you might receive with the help of a road accident solicitor. The second is that taking legal advice will give you more time to concentrate on your recovery whilst someone else handles the stress of the accident claim.
Giving the road accident solicitor as much information as you possibly can will help your claim. In the event of the accident itself it is a good idea to take photos on a mobile phone or draw a sketch of the scene and how the accident came to pass. You should also try to note down the details of any witnesses who would be prepared to be contacted if necessary. Be warned, do not try to take statements from them, your solicitor can do this later.
Following the accident, your road accident solicitor will want to build up a clear picture of how your injury is impacting your life. Note down times and dates of appointments with medical professionals, as well as their names if you are treated by several. Also keep details of any medicine you are given and keep a diary of your recovery progress.
The financial implications of a road accident can be far reaching and can impact on your whole family, particularly if you are left unable to work. It is therefore important to keep detailed notes and receipts for any costs incurred because of the accident. This could include costs of prescriptions and transport now that your car is off the road as well as the time you have missed at work and will allow your road accident solicitor to build up an idea of how the accident has impacted on your finances.