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If you’ve been injured in an auto accident or as the result of a slip and fall, medical malpractice, a product defect or dog bite, medical records will be an integral part of your personal injury case. Your medical records will show what injuries you sustained, the extent of pain you experienced, what treatment was given, what ongoing conditions you have and how the injury may affect your life, now and in the future.

Most people think that you have to have a life-altering injury in order to get workers’ compensation benefits. But the reality is a large percentage of workers’ compensation claims are for injuries that develop gradually because of an activity that’s part of a person’s everyday job. One example is carpal tunnel syndrome, a type of repetitive stress injury that affects a wide variety of workers, including assembly line workers and anyone who uses a computer on a daily basis.

When you make the important decision to retain an attorney, it’s important to recognize that you have a part to play in the outcome of your case. How you interact with your attorney is an integral part of the process. Here are five things you can do to ensure that your relationship with your attorney stays productive:

1. Tell the truth.

There are many types of lawsuits that people have heard of but don’t actually know what they mean or how they might apply to something that has happened to them. Use this guide to get a better understanding of the most common types of lawsuits filed by individuals and families.