Keeping Accurate Records After an Accident is Vital to Your Claim
The days, weeks, and months after an accident can be overwhelming for an injury victim. Not only will they be bombarded with bills and correspondence from each one of the medical care providers involved, but also potentially with correspondence and information from the associated insurance companies. When someone is trying to focus all their effort on getting better, keeping track of and tending to all of this can be difficult but necessary.
Every single piece of information can be essential to an accident claim, disability claim, or tort lawsuit. If you have been injured in an accident, you must keep rigorous records if you seek compensation for your injuries.
Your records should include
- Any medical bills and paid receipts
- Any medical treatment results
- Other medical records or prognoses
- Statements from any attending doctors
- Statements from any insurance personnel
- Statements from any employers
- A police report or accident findings
- Any other expenses or receipts as they may apply to the accident or injuries
These will help provide evidence for your insurance claim and an organized and detailed accounting of evidence and expenses needed for any potential tort lawsuit.
Keeping Track of Correspondence
Keep any paper or digital correspondence in a designated place. If your correspondence is primarily through email, keep it in a separate inbox folder so it doesn’t get mixed up or deleted with other email correspondence. You may also want to print out each document to have a hard copy and to further categorize it.
Phone Calls
Anytime you speak with someone on the phone concerning your medical care or speak with an insurance provider, you want to keep detailed notes of what was said. Keep records of any phone conversations noting the date and time of your call, who you spoke with, what topic was discussed, and any further directions you were given.
Keeping a Diary
Keeping a diary of your pain, symptoms, limitations, and other important information is helpful when you are pursuing compensation for your injuries. You will also want to make note of any time you are unable to work because of your injuries or you need to go to doctor’s visits or get treatment for your injuries.
Getting Legal Assistance
If you have been injured in an accident, getting professional legal advice and assistance may be one of the most important things you do. At Hilborn and Konduros, our team of Cambridge personal injury lawyers can help you understand your rights and assist you with compiling and organizing important records you will need for a personal injury claim. Call us at (519) 658-6341 or contact us online to schedule a no-cost consultation.
