YOUR FIRST MEETING WITH YOU UTAH CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER—JAKE GUNTER

CALL/TXT UTAH CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345.  FREE CONSULT.

CALL/TXT UTAH CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345.  FREE CONSULT.You don’t have to bring anything, just call or meet and Jake Gunter can take it from there.  Eventually your claim will need the following information. This article is a Utah Car Accident Lawyer Document Checklist!

Utah Car Accident Lawyer Document Checklist

  1. Accident Report and Police Records:

    • If law enforcement responded to the accident, bring a copy of the police report or any citations issued.  Sometimes two or more law enforcement agencies will respond and you need to get their police reports also.  Jake Gunter team will get these reports for you.  Body camera footage, 911 calls can also be obtained through public records requests.
  1. Insurance Information:

  • Copies of insurance policies (both personal and for any involved vehicles).
  • Correspondence with your insurance company or the other party’s insurer, including claim numbers.
  • Forward any emails to Jake team which shows the date of loss, at-fault party and location of the car collision.
  1. Medical Records and Bills:

  • Records detailing injuries, diagnoses, treatments, and any prescribed medications.
  • Medical bills related to the accident, including hospital, doctor, and rehabilitation costs.
  • If you have bills that have been sent to you, bring those copies.
  • Eventually Jake’s team will obtain all medical treatment and medical billing records.
  1. Photos and Videos:

  • Bring any photos or videos of the accident scene, vehicle damage, and visible injuries.
  • Email all videos or correspondence to Jake’s team concerning the vehicles, adjusters or yard where the vehicle is being stored.
  • Take pictures of your injuries at intervals to show recovery and the initial injury.
  1. Witness Information:

  • Names and contact details of witnesses who saw the accident or the immediate aftermath.
  • If you took any pictures of license plates or people’s ID card.  These are useful in tracking down witnesses.
  1. Employment and Income Records | Utah Car Accident Lawyer Document Checklist

  • Pay stubs or employment contracts to show income loss, if the injury affected the ability to work.
  • Documentation from employers on time missed due to injury.
  • Letters from HR or your employer showing how much time you missed is great.  Tax returns, commissions statements all help show your wage loss.

Other Important Documents and Information for Utah Car Accident Lawyer Document Checklist:

  1. Car Repair Estimates and Receipts:

  • If you’ve had your vehicle assessed or repaired, bring those estimates or invoices.  If you just purchased your vehicle, documentation showing how the much purchase price was is helpful.
  1. Correspondence with Medical Providers or Insurance Adjusters:

  • Any letters, emails, or notes from adjusters or providers, especially regarding coverage or denied claims.
  1. A Personal Injury Journal:

  • Notes on pain levels, emotional distress, and how the injury has affected daily life. This can help in establishing non-economic damages like pain and suffering​.
  • You want to write your journal with entries addressed to your attorney so the attorney-client privilege can attache and they will not be forced to produce them.
  1. Health Insurance Information | Utah Car Accident Lawyer Document Checklist

  • Your health insurance policy details to address questions about coverage for treatments related to the accident.
  • Always use you private health care insurance to pay for your medical treatment.  It is generally cheaper.

Questions to Prepare: Jacob S. Gunter | Personal Injury Attorney in Provo

  • Prepare a list of questions about the legal process, potential outcomes, timelines, and the attorney’s fees or billing structure.
  • The attorney should give you an outline of the process, start to finish.
  • The attorney should tell you how long a litigated case will take.
  • The attorney should tell you how long a claim only will take and what maximum medical improvement means.

CALL/TXT UTAH CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345.  FREE CONSULT.