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You do not need a perfect file before contacting a lawyer. Bring or send whatever you already have. The legal team can help identify what is missing.
Basic information: date and location of incident, employer or cruise line, vessel or ship name, job title if applicable, and a short description of what happened.
Medical information: provider names, diagnosis if known, current treatment, upcoming procedures, prescriptions, and current work restrictions.
Documents and images: photographs, video, incident reports, passenger ticket, employment records, wage information, medical records, texts, emails, and insurance or claims correspondence.
Witness information: names and personal contact information for anyone who saw the incident or the condition that caused it.
Questions: write down the issues that matter most to you, including deadlines, medical treatment, maintenance and cure, wage loss, job security, litigation location, fees, and what you should do next.
Most importantly, do not delay contacting counsel simply because you are missing documents. In maritime cases, preserving evidence and identifying deadlines can be more important than having every record in hand at the first meeting.
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