Personal Injury Claims: Tips For Keeping Track of the Important Details
If you have been injured in a Washington auto accident, you are probably in the process of filing a claim. When you do so, one of the most important things you need to do as a claimant is to make a complete, thorough and comprehensive list of all your injuries, damages and expenses. Below are some important things to include in your records:
- Property damage: Include photographs wherever possible.
- Injuries: Include documentation wherever possible.
- Medical expenses: Include documentation like receipts and emails.
It is also recommended that you maintain a daily journal:
- How do you feel?
- How has the accident affected you?
- Have you been able to go to work?
- How many days of work did you miss?
- Which pre-accident activities are you unable to participate in after the accident?
- Has there been a significant emotional toll?
- What is the extent of pain you feel?
It is important to write this down in the weeks following the accident, if you are in a position to do so. This is because after the weeks and months pass, you may forget the finer, yet important details.
It is also important that you provide these details to your personal injury Seattle attorney, so he or she will be able to better assess the value of your claim. The success of your personal injury claim depends on the timeliness of your actions and the extent of detail you can provide – be it from the accident scene or in the days immediately after the accident.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington auto accident, please contact the experienced Seattle personal injury attorneys of The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultation. We can also send you our FREE brochure, which has useful and educational information to help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.
