Document the life you are living now.
A head injury, spinal injury, burn, or major fracture affects each person differently. A useful account includes the diagnosis and treatment, but also the tasks you can no longer do, the hours you have missed at work, and the assistance you need.
Richardson Law Group represents people with injury claims from its Covington office. Tim Richardson brings state and federal litigation experience to disputes over responsibility and the losses caused by an injury.
Future care needs evidence.
Treatment recommendations should come from qualified medical professionals. Work limitations, rehabilitation plans, and anticipated assistance provide a basis for assessing future needs. A settlement decision should account for what is known about recovery and what remains uncertain.
- Keep treatment plans, bills, and appointment records.
- Save wage information and written work restrictions.
- Record injury-related expenses and help needed at home.
- Describe changes in daily activities accurately.
The losses recoverable in a claim depend on the evidence and applicable law. Discuss the terms of a proposed release before signing it, especially while treatment is continuing.
If you are calling for an injured relative
A family member can make the initial inquiry. Give the injured person’s name, explain your relationship, and describe the situation briefly. Consent or legal authority may be needed before the office can discuss private details or accept instructions.