Your New Jersey workers compensation lawyer will explain that it is important for you to be helpful in preparing for your case.
Helping a New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer with Your Case
You will be relied upon to do the following in preparing for your case:
- Make certain you maintain confidentiality. You should not speak about your case with anyone apart from family members. Do not talk about it with possible witnesses, neighbors or claims adjusters. They might misunderstand your statements and this can be used against you.
- Secure and retain important records. In a folder will be: any documents you receive from your New Jersey workers compensation lawyer; a detailed record of the wages and income you lost; a list of witnesses; pill bottles; a list of photographs relevant to the case and where they are kept; and a copy of your pain diary.
- Keep a record of your lost income. You should keep records of income you lost from being unable to work and how much time you missed. Your employer will also have information about this. Your lawyer will compare these.
- Retain copies of your medical bills. Regardless of who pays your medical bills, send copies to your lawyer. The same holds true for receipts from prescription medications. You should keep a list of these for yourself.
- Take pictures of your injuries. With visible injuries, it is important to take pictures of them as they are healing. Once per week would be a good place to start.
- If there are changes, inform your attorney. In the event you think of anyone who can be added as a witness, change your contact information, lose your job, have a change in marital status or if there are changes in your life that will affect your claim, tell your lawyer.
Contact an Experienced New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer
If you have questions about your workers compensation benefits, call (866) 414-3380 to speak to a New Jersey workers compensation lawyer at the Law Offices of Neal S. Axe LLC today.
