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Below, firm partner Richard Schibell details the information we would like you to bring to the initial consultation.  Ideally, you will be able to bring every single one of these items.  However, each item is not absolutely necessary for the initial consultation.  If our legal team takes your case, we will help you obtain the documentation and evidence that will ultimately facilitate your quest for compensation.

A Copy of the Police Accident Report

If the police documented the accident with an official report, it will help if you bring a copy of that report to the initial consultation.  Such a report will prove quite helpful in pinpointing the parties responsible for the accident.  The report will also help identify the legal issues in play with your specific case.

Witness Contact Information 

If the accident was witnessed by anyone, that individual should provide his or her contact information.  Our legal team will use this witness’s testimony to bolster your case.  After all, eyewitnesses are completely objective so their testimony has the potential to make the difference between a massive payout and no compensation at all.

A Written Statement of the Accident 

The statement describing the accident should be as detailed as possible.  Write down everything you can remember about the accident as soon as possible after it occurs.  Share this written account with our legal team so we can assess the accident’s circumstances.  Our analysis of the written statement will determine if your claim is viable.  This analysis also helps identify the parties who might be responsible for the accident and subsequent damages.
Information About Wages

If you missed work due to a doctor’s appointment or due to the healing process, it is possible to obtain compensation for lost wages.  Bring copies of your check stubs to the initial meeting with our attorneys.  

Videos or Photos of the Auto Accident as Well as Your Injuries 

It might prove difficult to obtain a completely clear picture of the accident and the extent of your injuries even after a thorough reading of the accident report, medical records and other relevant documentation.  If you have any photos or video of your injuries, bring them to your initial consultation.  Furthermore, it is prudent to take pictures of the injuries as time progresses as every injury has the potential to change. 

Medical Records and Documentation of Additional Related Expenses

Medical expenses are likely to account for a considerable portion of the claim.  Such expenses serve as the foundation of additional aspects of the claim including the all-important pain and suffering.  Do not lose any of the medical records pertaining to your accident.  Bring these medical records, medical bills and all records of payment.  Aside from documenting the cost of your injuries, medical records also detail the extent and type of the injuries and prove there is a causal relationship to the auto accident.

Every auto accident victim has the right to seek financial compensation for medical expenses incurred resulting from another party’s negligent act.  It is imperative you bring documentation including receipts for all related expenses including information pertaining to lost wages. 

Questions to Pose to Your Attorney 

Bring along a list of questions for your personal injury.  Potential questions to ask during the no-cost consultation include:
• Have you handled cases similar to mine?   If so, how many and what were the results?
• How long have you worked as a personal injury attorney?
• Do you need information beyond what I brought to this consultation?
• What is my claim’s value?• What else should I do to maximize my claim’s value?
• How much time will be necessary to resolve my case?• Which attorneys/support staff will work on my case?

Contact Schibell Law Today

If you have endured a personal injury and suspect it is attributable to another party’s negligence, meet with our legal team as soon as possible.  We will review your case, go over your legal rights and help you file a personal injury claim.  This is your opportunity to obtain the compensation necessary to return your life to at least a semblance of normalcy.  Call Richard Schibell at 732-774-1000 to schedule a no-cost consultation.  

Richard N. Schibell, Esq.

is the founding partner at Schibell Law LLC concentrating in all aspects of Workers’ Compensation throughout New Jersey. Mr. Richard N Schibell graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts, concentrating in both Philosophy and History. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate degree from Seton Hall University School of Law.

Following his graduation from law school, Mr. Schibell served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard W. English, J.S.C., in the Civil Division of the Monmouth County Superior Court.