Robert S. Windholz Litigation Law Blog on Lawyers.com

When you face any type of legal difficulties, you generally have two basic goals:

• To achieve the most beneficial resolution to your issues
• To get the situation resolved as quickly as possible

Many legal issues tend to extend over a lengthy period of time. This is why it is so important for you to be well-prepared the first time you meet with an attorney. With the right documentation up-front, your attorney can begin any legal process quickly and efficiently.

Of course, the information you provide can vary widely based on the type of legal issue you face. One issue that requires extensive documentation is when you suffer injury from an accident that occurred because of the negligence of others. In these cases, it is important to begin collecting evidence as soon as possible after the accident, including:

• Evidence from the accident site:  If you were severely injured, it may not be possible to collect evidence, but perhaps someone else can do it for you. For any accident, it is helpful to obtain photos of injuries and damaged property as well as contact information for any witnesses. For auto accidents, you need insurance information for anyone involved and copies of police reports. If you were injured by a faulty product, retaining the product packaging and instructions can be helpful.
• Medical records:  Depending on the severity of your injury, medical treatment can extend well beyond the initial doctor visit. You need to retain all diagnostic reports and receipts for all treatment, medical devices, and even over-the-counter bandages and pain medication.
• Other receipts: Keep the receipts if you had to pay for all or part of auto damages. If you had to hire someone to care for your home or children because you were physically unable to do so, make sure you obtain receipts for all expenses.

These are just a few examples for one particular legal situation. If you need help in another legal area, the list is going to be very different. But, the key is to provide as much information as possible to ensure your attorney can make an accurate assessment and get started as soon as possible. Once you retain an attorney, he or she can advise you of other information you need to provide to support your case.

If you or a loved one has been injured and needs legal representation of a Georgia attorney, the law office of Robert S. Windholz, LLC provides the skills and experience you need to achieve the best possible resolution for your case.

Our Georgia law firm have represented victims of personal injury and wrongful death throughout Atlanta and North Georgia since 1973.