Certain documents will help bolster your car accident claim. For example, one of the first documents you will need is the accident report. You may request accident reports online approximately 20 days following the accident date. Some of the other documents we can help collect for you include: Medical statement regarding your injuries Pay stubs from before the accident Receipts for any medical bills you are paying out of pocket Receipts for any time you have to take a taxi or rent a car to seek medical care Correspondence with the insurance company Written notes regarding your day-to-day condition if you are keeping a journal Please speak with a car accident attorney in New Orleans regarding any other documents they may wish for you to secure.