If you have been a victim of a doctor or medical professional’s negligence and are ready to seek justice, you need to be prepared.  Before you chose an experienced medical attorney to represent you, there are certain things that you will need to gather to help him or her successfully prove your case.  Here is a checklist of some of the things you will need.

General Information

1. Name and address of hospital or medical office where the incident occurred
2. Name, business address and phone number of the doctor or medical professional who caused your injury
3. Name and address of ambulance service used, if you were rushed to the ER at any point
4. Name and address of the ER where you were taken
5. Dates that you were admitted to the ER and stayed in the hospital
6. Names and business address of all doctors who have examined you after the incident
7. Names of all people who were involved in the incident
8. Names and addresses of witnesses to the incident
9. Dates you missed work because of your injuries
10. Name and telephone number of each insurance representative you have talked to
11. List of people you have talked to about your injuries

Documentation

• Copies of any written statements
• Medical or disability insurance policy or coverage certificate
• Other policies, including major medical, hospitalization, veterans insurance
• All correspondence you have received from the doctor or medical professional in question about the incident or your injuries
• All correspondence you have received from any insurer about the accident or your injuries
• Medical bills
• Receipts for anything you had to buy because of your injury
• Copies of paychecks, if you have missed work due to your injury

Suffering injury and damages from medical negligence can be a very upsetting and confusing time.  Using this list, and being prepared ahead of time, will make the process of seeking justice go much smoother and give you a better chance of being successful in winning your claim.

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