{"id":180,"date":"2010-07-20T07:00:28","date_gmt":"2010-07-20T07:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/blog\/?p=180"},"modified":"2010-07-20T07:00:28","modified_gmt":"2010-07-20T07:00:28","slug":"what-to-do-when-you-believe-you-have-an-oklahoma-personal-injury-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/blog\/personal-injury\/what-to-do-when-you-believe-you-have-an-oklahoma-personal-injury-case\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do When You Believe You Have an Oklahoma Personal Injury Case"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve been injured in an Oklahoma car accident or work related accident. What should you do after you\u2019ve sought medical attention? The answer is document, document, and document.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/personal-injury.html\">Oklahoma personal injury<\/a> cases are heavily based on one\u2019s ability to show that suffering was caused by the negligence of another. Providing proof requires documentation and sometimes, a large amount of it.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Begin with noting everything that you can remember during the actual accident and after the accident occurred. There may be a delay between the time your case goes to trial and the date of the accident. You will want to record details of the event while they are still fresh in your mind.<\/p>\n<p>Your preliminary documentation should include the date of the accident, the time, the parties involved, and a description of what happened during the accident. In addition, you should keep all medical bills and all communications from your insurance company, if applicable. <\/p>\n<p>Financial records are important for showing the extent of your injuries and necessary medical care. Your financial records can include the number of days missed from work and the estimated cost of loss salary benefits. <\/p>\n<p>It may also be helpful to maintain a personal medical journal where you document your pain, or the information related to the diagnosis of your injuries, such as information about broken bones, fractures, and rehabilitation. <\/p>\n<p>Most likely, you will use your preliminary documentation, during your first consultation with an attorney. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/\">Oklahoma personal injury lawyers<\/a> of Maples Law Firm are skilled at helping clients find viable legal solutions as well as compensation for their claims. Contact Maples Law Firm today at (405) 705-5050 for a free consultation. We can assist you with your claim.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve been injured in an Oklahoma car accident or work related accident. What should you do after you\u2019ve sought medical attention? 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