Important Documents to Show Your Attorney after a Motor Vehicle Accident

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident and are thinking of hiring an attorney, there are certain documents your attorney will want to see to develop a full understanding of your case. These documents will play an important role in the success of your motor vehicle accident claim. The following is a list of documents you may need to show your attorney:

Your insurance policy: Your attorney may want to see a copy of your insurance policy in order to review what type of  insurance recovery you may be entitled to. If you don't have an actual copy of your policy, your attorney can obtain one, with your approval, from your insurance company.

Evidence of premium payments: Your attorney will need a proof that you have paid all your insurance policy premiums. You may have to show copies of the statements from your insurance company notifying that premiums have been paid.

Information exchanged at the accident scene: If you have exchanged names and telephone numbers with the other party involved in the accident, make sure you provide this information to your attorney.

A copy of the police report: Provide a copy of the police report to your attorney. The police report often includes details of the accident. This information is crucial in allowing your attorney to develop a total understanding of your case.

Photographs: If you have taken pictures of the damaged car and of the accident scene, provide them to your attorney.

Statements: If the insurance company contacted you to obtain a statement from you about the accident, and you have a copy of the statement, provide it to your attorney. If you don't have a copy, let your attorney know so he/she can obtain a copy from the representative.