Wyoming Personal Injury Attorneys

The last thing you want after getting injured is to make the injury worse or be injured again. However, you were hurt, be it in a car accident or in the middle of an oil field, get yourself to a safe place, away from further harm, as soon as possible.

If you need immediate medical attention, call for help right away, but even if you don’t feel any pain, you should see your doctor for an evaluation. Not only might they find undiscovered injuries before they become more serious, but they will create an official medical report about your accident.

The more documentation you have of both the scene and of your injuries, the stronger your case will be. If you are out of danger and not seriously hurt, try and get as many clear and well-lit shots from as many angles as possible. A good personal injury lawyer can use these to build a stronger case when it comes time to negotiate.

Though it may be tempting to discard anything that reminds you of your traumatic experience, it is best to hold on to anything you had on yourself at the time. Attorneys with experience in personal injury cases know where to find evidence to support their arguments, and the more places they have to pull it from, the better. Put your clothes and shoes in a clean bag and store them somewhere secure until you are able to talk to a lawyer.

Depending on the location and particular circumstances of your accident, there may be different ways to officially document an incident. If the police were called, like in the event of a bicycle accident or a motorcycle crash, they will create and file a police report that you will have access to. If your injury occurred at work, there is likely a proper channel in place to properly report any accidents. Make sure you get a copy as soon as you can and give it to your personal injury attorney.

From the police report to your medical bills, save every piece of paperwork pertaining to any aspect of your accident. When you and your lawyer go to negotiate for a claim in a certain amount, having the receipts, invoices, and expert evaluations available to back it up is essential.

Once your injuries have been evaluated, your injury report has been filed, and all your documentation has been compiled, it is time to partner with one of the experienced injury attorneys at Metier Law Firm. Our team is well-versed in Wyoming law, and will help you every step of the way toward successfully filing a claim. The process is a daunting one, especially if you try to do it alone, so call us and let us do what we do best, while you get your life back.