You should have all of the information you collected from the other driver, as well as evidence you gathered at the scene. You should also have the name and badge number of the officer who investigated the accident and a copy of the police report (ask the officer at the scene how you can obtain a copy of it). Other information you should supply to your attorney includes copies of your medical bills, auto repair or replacement costs, proof of your wage before the accident and how much you lost in wages following the accident, medical prognosis and diagnostic testing results, and other information that your attorney will ask for when needed.
When your attorney provides a case evaluation for you, they will want to know the facts of your case. Provide this information honestly and without exaggeration. It may help you to refresh your memory before the evaluation by looking at the police report and other documents. The attorney will tell you a little about their work, about the firm, and their approach to cases.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions of the attorney, including:
Questions about their education and whether they are licensed to practice law in your state.
Questions about their experience with cases like yours.
Questions about how many settlements they have obtained and whether they have ever litigated a car accident case.
What they believe the strengths and weaknesses of your case are. If there are weaknesses, ask if there is something you can do to strengthen the case.
It helps to write these questions down before the evaluation. An attorney’s time for evaluations is limited, so you will want to keep the conversation on track. It is acceptable to ask for references from clients whom the attorney has represented in the past. It is also acceptable to speak with attorneys from more than one law firm before deciding who you want to hire.