Accident Consultation Dossier & Timeline

Assemble a chronological record of collisions, medical evaluations, work absence, and out-of-pocket expenses. Sanitize sensitive photos and generate a clean briefing document before meeting with licensed counsel.

California Tort Guideline Reference Incident Date: calculating...

General bodily injury tort limit is 2 yrs (CCP § 335.1). Public transit/government claims require notice within 6 mos (Gov Code § 911.2). Always verify exact dates with an attorney.

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Incident Date & Time Anchor timestamp for statutory and chronology tracking. Incident Type & Jurisdiction Collision Location & Conditions

Police / CHP Report # Investigating Agency

Log Chronology Event

Date & Time Category

Title / Provider / Entity Details / Symptoms / Notes

Out of Pocket / Billed ($) Document Attached?

Chronology & Evidence Ledger 5 Recorded Events

Days Since Crash

Calculated from anchor

Documented Costs

$0.00

Medical + property + out of pocket

Care Encounters

ER, Doctor & Physical Therapy

Local Document & Photo Redaction Studio

Before showing photos of vehicle damage or injuries to outside parties, obscure license plates, home addresses, or driver's license numbers. Drag on the preview to place redaction bars.

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Attorney Consultation Preparation Checklist

Police Incident Report: Obtained official traffic collision report copy or record number.
Emergency & Provider Billing: Gathered initial itemized emergency room, ambulance, or imaging invoices.
Auto Insurance Declarations: Located own auto policy Declarations Page (showing Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist limits).
Wage Verification: Documented pay stubs or employer statement confirming missed shifts and hourly/salary wage rate.
No Recorded Statements Made: Refrained from giving recorded audio statements to the opposing party's insurer before legal consultation.

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Includes full chronological ledger, expense summaries, and consultation questions.

Guidance for Traffic Incident Consultations

The 2-Year Tort Clock

Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 (and similar rules in many states), personal injury lawsuits for motor vehicle accidents must generally be filed within two years of the incident date. Missing this deadline forfeits claims forever, regardless of injury severity.

The 6-Month Government Trap

If the collision involved a municipal bus, city vehicle, California Highway Patrol car, or dangerous road condition created by Caltrans or a city public works agency, an administrative claim must generally be filed within 6 months (Gov Code § 911.2).

Mitigation of Damages

Injured individuals have a legal duty to seek prompt, reasonable medical evaluation. Gaps in medical treatment or delayed follow-ups are heavily leveraged by defense insurance adjusters to argue injuries were pre-existing or minor.

What questions should I ask during an initial legal consultation?

1. How is your contingency fee structured, and what percentage is charged if the matter settles before versus after formal litigation filing?
2. Who pays for case costs (expert depositions, medical record retrieval fees, accident reconstruction) if there is no recovery?
3. How do you handle medical liens and health insurance subrogation claims against the final settlement?
4. What is the realistic timeline for negotiating with policy carriers versus filing a complaint in Superior Court?

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