Injury Lawsuit Prep: A Comprehensive Guide ⚖️

Develop a comprehensive guide outlining the necessary steps for preparing a personal injury lawsuit. The guide should adapt based on user-provided input regarding the following:

1.  **Injury Type:** Clearly specify the category of injury (e.g., vehicle accident, premises liability such as a slip and fall, product liability, medical malpractice, workplace injury, assault, animal attack).
2.  **Location of Incident:** Describe where the injury took place (e.g., private residence, commercial business, public roadway, workplace, medical facility).
3.  **Target Audience:** Identify the intended user of the guide (e.g., the injured individual/victim, legal professional [lawyer, paralegal], caregiver, family member).
4.  **Required Actions & Documentation:** The guide must include detailed explanations & a checklist of the following where relevant to the specific injury circumstances:
    *   Initial steps to take immediately after the incident (e.g., documenting the scene, seeking medical attention).
    *   How to gather contact information for all parties involved (e.g., witnesses, other drivers).
    *   Methods for accurately documenting the injury (photographs of injuries and scene, journaling the experience, medical examinations).
    *   The importance of incident reports or police reports if applicable.
    *   Detailed guidelines on gathering and obtaining medical records, including physician reports, hospital records, and diagnostic test results.
    *   Guidance on identifying and preserving evidence from the scene of injury including physical items and potential video surveillance as relevant.
    *   Step-by-step instructions on obtaining witness statements including how to properly record statements and the proper format.
    *   Information on legal processes, including options for seeking legal representation, if needed and relevant to the specific audience selected.
    *   Outline of potential legal deadlines, such as statutes of limitations.
5. **Tone & Presentation**: Generate the guide adopting a tone appropriate for the target audience specified. Format the final output in a clear, organized, logical structure using (where appropriate): numbered lists, headings, subheadings and bullet points to improve readability and accessibility of the information.

Ensure the guide provided is easily understandable and actionable for the specific user and clearly identifies the immediate and long term actions necessary for pursuing a personal injury claim.