How do I prepare for an interview with a car accident lawyer?

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It is difficult. It is not complicated nor is it time consuming. And this blog will not be long. You have been in a car accident, called a law firm, scheduled a time to talk to a lawyer and now you are wondering if there is something you need to do to be prepared. The answer is yes. But, with a little effort, and either a piece of paper, a pencil or pen or a note on your phone of computer you can be prepared.

HERE IS THE INFORMATION YOU NEED

List of passengers in your car along with contact information.
List of medical service providers. EMT service, ambulance, emergency room, hospital, doctor, etc.
The name of the police department that investigated the collision.
Your health insurance company’s name and contact information.
Photograph your health insurance card.
Photograph your auto insurance card.
Auto insurance DEC page.
Name of any adjuster who has contacted you.
The names and contact information of witnesses you know about.
Basic bio information including date of birth, social security number, email address, mailing address, phone numbers, spouse or significant other’s name and contact information.
Be ready with the proper name of your employer, the address of your employer, your job title and your supervisor’s name along with your rate of pay and dates when you missed or are missing work.
Then make sure you are available at the time of the scheduled call.

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WHAT IF I DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THIS INFORMATION?

No one who knows what they are doing, should care if you do not have ALL of what I have listed. Just try. Put in some effort to get as much as is available.

ATTORNEY LOMBARDI’S SUMMARY

COPY THIS LIST AND MAKE IT A CHECKLIST

List of passengers in your car along with contact information.
List of medical service providers. EMT service, ambulance, emergency room, hospital, doctor, etc.
The name of the police department that investigated the collision.
Your health insurance company’s name and contact information.
Photograph your health insurance card.
Photograph your auto insurance card.
Auto insurance DEC page.
Name of any adjuster who has contacted you.
The names and contact information of witnesses you know about.
Basic bio information including date of birth, social security number, email address, mailing address, phone numbers, spouse or significant other’s name and contact information.
Be ready with the proper name of your employer, the address of your employer, your job title and your supervisor’s name along with your rate of pay and dates when you missed or are missing work.
Then make sure you are available at the time of the scheduled call.