{"id":352923,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:31","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/injury\/accident-injury-law\/attorney-injury-intake-questionnaire.html"},"modified":"2025-10-06T14:28:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T19:28:28","slug":"attorney-injury-intake-questionnaire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/accident-injury-law\/attorney-injury-intake-questionnaire.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Prepare for a Personal Injury Consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">How To Prepare for a Personal Injury Consultation<\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/ty-mcduffey-j-d\/\">Ty McDuffey, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/katrina-wilson-esq\/\">Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            October 06, 2025\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p>Prepare for your <span data-action=\"click-&gt;dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_report_term_54253590\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-dropdown-disable-toggle-aria-param=\"true\" data-term-id=\"54253590\">first meeting<\/span> in your <span data-action=\"click-&gt;dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_report_term_54253580\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-dropdown-disable-toggle-aria-param=\"true\" data-term-id=\"54253580\">personal injury case<\/span> by writing down notes to a few standard questions. You can also gather evidence like <span data-action=\"click-&gt;dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_report_term_54253588\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-dropdown-disable-toggle-aria-param=\"true\" data-term-id=\"54253588\">medical records<\/span> before the appointment. If your injuries hinder this process, ask a <span data-action=\"click-&gt;dropdown#toggle\" data-dropdown-menu-id-param=\"menu_report_term_54253607\" data-dropdown-placement-param=\"top\" data-dropdown-disable-toggle-aria-param=\"true\" data-term-id=\"54253607\">loved one<\/span> to help you.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suffered an injury because of someone else&#8217;s bad behavior, you may want to know your legal options. Eventually, you might schedule your first consultation with a law firm to get the answers and support you need.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Yet, once you have a meeting scheduled, it&#8217;s usually not ideal to simply wait and show up. You can use this time to get ready to meet the lawyer by taking some notes and gathering any documents or evidence you have. This step can help you explain the situation more clearly so you can make the most of your appointment.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t yet have a legal consultation booked, you can use FindLaw&#8217;s attorney directory to <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/personal-injury-plaintiff\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find a personal injury lawyer<\/a> in your area. You can select your state and city to get a list of attorneys near you who can look at your case.<\/p>\n<h2>Injuries Can Be Hard To Handle<\/h2>\n<p>Life for an injury victim often becomes much more difficult\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/accident-injury-law\/first-steps-in-personal-injury-claim.html\">after the injury<\/a>. The extent of injuries is not always clear until days or months after an auto accident.<\/p>\n<p>Not only does the victim suffer physically (and possibly mentally) as a result of an injury, but now the victim or a representative must deal with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doctors<\/li>\n<li>Insurance companies<\/li>\n<li>Attorneys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, injury victims may need to provide documentation to their employer to justify (or get reimbursed for) recovery time. Each party involved will ask the victim or a representative to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/accident-injury-law\/personal-injury-forms.html\">show documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What Your Attorney Needs To Know: Injury Intake Questions<\/h2>\n<p>If you are an injury victim\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/accident-injury-law\/starting-a-lawsuit-initial-court-papers.html\">planning to file a claim<\/a>, your attorney will ask several detailed questions. Preparing will make the process much easier.<\/p>\n<p>Fill out the form below to prepare for most of these questions.<\/p>\n<p>Name _____________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Date of birth ____\/____\/____<\/p>\n<p>Social security number _____-____-_______<\/p>\n<p>Address ____________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>___________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>___________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Home phone (_____) ______-________<\/p>\n<p>Work phone (_____) ______-________<\/p>\n<p>Mobile phone (_____) ______-________<\/p>\n<p>E-mail address ____________________<\/p>\n<p>Best method to reach you ________________________<\/p>\n<p>Best times to reach you __________________________<\/p>\n<p>Married ____ Single ____ Divorced ____<\/p>\n<p>Number of children ____<\/p>\n<p>If married, spouse&#8217;s name _________________________<\/p>\n<p>On what date did your injury occur? ____\/____\/____<\/p>\n<p>Where did your injury occur? City _____________ State _____<\/p>\n<p>How did your injury occur?<\/p>\n<p>__ Aircraft accident<\/p>\n<p>__ Animal bite or attack<\/p>\n<p>__ Assault and battery<\/p>\n<p>__ Defective premises<\/p>\n<p>__ Defective product<\/p>\n<p>__ Police negligence or abuse<\/p>\n<p>__ Medical malpractice<\/p>\n<p>__ Motor vehicle accident<\/p>\n<p>__ Slip or trip and fall<\/p>\n<p>__ Water-related accident<\/p>\n<p>Other ______________________<\/p>\n<p>Describe how your injury happened.<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Who do you believe caused or is responsible for your injury, and why?<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Describe your injuries.<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>List all doctors and other health care providers who have treated your injuries, including their names, addresses, and telephone numbers.<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Total medical expenses to date for your injuries: $________________<\/p>\n<p>Total medical expenses you expect to have in the future: $________________<\/p>\n<p>List the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all insurance companies involved (including automobile insurers, health insurers, disability insurers, homeowner&#8217;s insurers, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Have you lost income due to your injuries? Yes __ No__<\/p>\n<p>If yes, the amount of lost income $_________<\/p>\n<p>Income before injury $__________ per ___________<\/p>\n<p>Income after injury $__________ per ___________<\/p>\n<p>Employer __________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Position ___________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Employer&#8217;s address _____________________________________<\/p>\n<p>____________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>____________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Employer&#8217;s telephone number (_____) _______-________<\/p>\n<p>Are you working? Yes ___ No ___<\/p>\n<p>Expect to return to work on ___\/___\/___<\/p>\n<p>Will not return to work ___<\/p>\n<p>Are you in pain? If so, describe.<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Describe any other ways in which your life has changed as a result of your injuries. (For example, you are no longer able to engage in athletic activities, your appearance has changed, you cannot care for your children, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>If married, has your spouse experienced any losses as a result of your injury? If so, describe.<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>List the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any possible witnesses.<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Have you consulted any other attorneys for your case?<\/p>\n<p>Yes ____ No ____<\/p>\n<p>If yes, provide the attorneys&#8217; name(s), the firm name(s), the address(es), and the telephone number(s).<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Is your relationship with the attorney ongoing?<\/p>\n<p>Yes ____ No ____<\/p>\n<p>Has an attorney declined to represent you in this matter?<\/p>\n<p>Yes ____ No ____<\/p>\n<p>If yes, why?<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Questions you have about your case:<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h2>Check Your Statute of Limitations<\/h2>\n<p>A statute of limitations is a critical personal injury law concept. Anyone considering a personal injury claim must understand it.<\/p>\n<p>The statute of limitations is a countdown. From the date of your accident injury, it&#8217;s the time new clients have to begin legal proceedings against the party you believe is at fault.<\/p>\n<p>This period can vary considerably. It&#8217;s typically from one to six years, depending on the state and the specifics of the injury. For example, claims related to medical malpractice might have a different statute of limitations than a claim arising from a motor vehicle accident.<\/p>\n<p>You must file your claim within this timeframe. Otherwise, regardless of the merit of your case, the court could dismiss it outright.<\/p>\n<p>A personal injury attorney will be familiar with these time limits. They will ensure that your claim gets filed on time.<\/p>\n<h2>Wrongful Death<\/h2>\n<p>If a person dies as a result of someone else&#8217;s negligence or intentional actions, the person&#8217;s surviving relatives can file a wrongful death lawsuit. This is a complex area of law, and the rules about who can file a wrongful death claim vary by state.<\/p>\n<p>In some states, only immediate family members can file a claim. In others, extended family or even financial dependents can make a claim.<\/p>\n<p>These claims can seek compensation for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical and funeral expenses<\/li>\n<li>Lost future earnings of the deceased<\/li>\n<li>Emotional suffering<\/li>\n<li>Loss of companionship or parental guidance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Workers&#8217; Compensation<\/h2>\n<p>If you get injured at work, you need to understand the role of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/workers-compensation.html\">workers&#8217; compensation<\/a>. This insurance program is mandatory for most employers, offering benefits to workers who sustain job-related injuries or illnesses.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits can include coverage for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical expenses<\/li>\n<li>Replacement income for lost wages<\/li>\n<li>Compensation for any permanent injuries<\/li>\n<li>Vocational rehabilitation if you can&#8217;t return to your previous job<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unlike in a personal injury lawsuit, workers don&#8217;t have to prove that their employer was at fault for the injury to claim these benefits. But they must meet specific reporting and filing deadlines. A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/workers-compensation-law\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">knowledgeable attorney<\/a>\u00a0can help.<\/p>\n<h2>Recovering Lost Wages and Medical Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>After a personal injury, your finances can take a significant hit. You may need to take time off work, often unpaid, to recover. Meanwhile, medical bills will start piling up. A personal injury claim aims to &#8220;make you whole&#8221; by recovering these lost wages and medical costs. To maximize your compensation, keep careful documentation of all:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lost workdays<\/li>\n<li>Medical treatments<\/li>\n<li>Related expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Insurance Information<\/h2>\n<p>Multiple insurance companies will likely get involved in your personal injury case. This could include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your own health or auto insurance<\/li>\n<li>The at-fault party&#8217;s insurer<\/li>\n<li>Your disability or homeowner&#8217;s insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these companies has different procedures for reporting injuries and filing claims. Report the accident to all applicable insurers. Be careful not to make any statements that could harm your claim. An experienced\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/personal-injury-plaintiff\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personal injury lawyer<\/a>\u00a0can help manage these communications, ensuring you follow all requirements and protect your rights.<\/p>\n<h2>Property Damage<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in an accident that causes personal injury, there may also be property damage. This is particularly true in car accidents. Your vehicle might need repairs or even replacement. Documenting this damage \u2014 through photos, repair estimates, and related bills \u2014 is crucial. This documentation can form part of your claim, helping ensure you get compensated for the full extent of your losses.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Professional Legal Advice From a Car Accident Lawyer Today<\/h2>\n<p>Understanding who&#8217;s liable for what in a personal injury case is complex. Failing to get such an understanding could prove costly for a client&#8217;s case. An initial consultation with an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/personal-injury-plaintiff\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accident attorney<\/a>\u00a0will help you learn about the relevant laws in your state.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve suffered an injury and need to recover compensation for your medical care and other expenses, fill out this client intake form. 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