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Documents to Show Your Attorney after a Motor Vehicle Accident<\/h1>\n
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\n By Ty McDuffey, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you may be thinking about hiring an attorney, or you may have already retained an attorney to represent you. In either case, there are certain documents your attorney will want to see to develop a full understanding of your case and determine your chances for recovery.<\/p>\r\n

The following is a list of documents that your attorney may want to have during the course of your case.<\/p>\r\n

Your Insurance Policy<\/h2>\r\n

If you have an\u00a0automobile insurance policy<\/a>, your car accident attorney will want to see a copy of it to review what type of insurance recovery you may be entitled to. If you don’t have an actual copy of your policy, do not panic. Your car accident lawyer will be able to get one, with your approval, from your insurance company.<\/p>\r\n

Information Exchanged at the Accident Scene<\/h2>\r\n

Often, names and telephone numbers are exchanged between the\u00a0parties to an accident<\/a>\u00a0while they are still at the scene. If you have this information, make sure to provide it to your attorney, even if you’ve already contacted the other parties.<\/p>\r\n

Information Provided by the Police at the Accident Scene<\/h2>\r\n

In many cases, the police are called to a scene of an accident when there are serious injuries or fatalities. In those situations, they are required to draft an accident report, which often includes a diagram of where the various cars or pedestrians were at the time of the accident. The report will also include the on-scene officer’s initial impressions of the cause of the accident.<\/p>\r\n

This information is crucial in allowing your attorney to develop a total understanding of your case. Provide your attorney with a copy of the accident report or anything else drafted by the police. If you don’t have a copy of the\u00a0police report<\/a>, your attorney will be able to obtain one on your behalf.<\/p>\r\n

Tickets Related to the Accident<\/h2>\r\n

If you’ve been given a ticket by a police officer for violating traffic laws, make sure to let your attorney know. For example, your attorney will want to see a copy of a ticket for:<\/p>\r\n