Regardless if it has been a day since the accident or a year, it is a good idea to consult an attorney about your options. At My Injury Law Firm, we provide a free consultation to any individual that have been hurt in an accident in the greater Seattle area. We understand that after a car accident most people are unable to drive either due lack of transportation or physical injuries. Our attorneys may be able to meet prospective clients at a more convenient location or arrange a virtual meeting.

In order to ensure that the meeting is productive, it is important that you bring all materials related to the car accident to the first meeting. Photographs of the damaged vehicles, auto insurance information of the other drivers, police report, medical bills, medical insurance of and any other pieces of evidence that will help the attorney understand what happened in the collision.

Once the attorney understands the situation, the prospective client may be asked to fill out a new client questionnaire and will be provided a copy of the contingent fee agreement described earlier in this blog. The attorney will explain every sentence of the agreement, and encourage the client to take time to review the agreement and make an informed decision. If a client decides to retain the attorney, an attorney will need the client to sign an authorization for release of information. Generally, a stranger cannot obtain your medical records from hospitals, clinics, and employers, as a result, an attorney will need a written authorization, permitting the attorney to obtain records necessary for the case.