What To Document During Your Personal Injury Case

If you have suffered a personal injury, regardless of whether or not you were responsible for the accident, the very first thing you should do is seek medical attention immediately. Once you have received the proper care so you can begin your journey towards healing, you can dedicate some time and attention to the other details that need addressed. If your injuries were due to the negligence of another individual, there will be a whole other responsibility that needs tending to: filing a personal injury lawsuit at the Lake of the Ozarks.


 Filing A Personal Injury Lawsuit

 If you have suffered an injury due to the negligence or fault of anther, you may be able to seek financial compensation for your medical bills, missed time from work, associated pain and suffering, and other damages. Hiring a Missouri personal injury attorney should be your first step towards pursuing your damages, but it is only the tip of the iceberg. Your attorney will be able to guide you through the process from start to finish, but this week, we want to look specifically at one important task you will be responsible for during your personal injury case: documentation.

 Documentation During A Personal Injury Case

 As you navigate your personal injury case, ensuring that you keep careful documentation of all relevant aspects is important. Because it's impossible to predict exactly how your case will proceed, it is hard to know exactly which documentation you may need at a later date. Consequently, we recommend documenting anything and everything that could eventually serve as valuable evidence. Here is a list of some of the elements we recommend documenting.
  • Journal of basic (but important) information, including:
    • Dates you were admitted to / released from the hospital
    • Dates you missed work because of your injuries
    • Names and contact information for all healthcare and insurance professionals you speak to regarding your case
  • Photographs of your injuries
  • Photographs of damage to involved physical property (such as your car)
  • Medical records, including:
    • Official diagnoses
    • Medical bills
    • Insurance questionnaires
    • Explanation of benefits letters
  • Journal of your experience, including:
    • The pain experienced
    • The medical treatment you received
    • The way your life was impacted as a result of your injury, such as:
      • Missed time from work
      • Inability to provide for your family
      • Inability to care for your children
    • Any psychological issues you experienced, including:
      • Depression
      • Anxiety
      • Insomnia
      • PTSD

Contact Our Personal Injury Attorneys For Representation

Don't make the mistake of navigating your personal injury case alone. Our experienced personal injury attorneys in Camdenton MO are here to help you with every step of the process. We have experience representing individuals who have experienced a wide range of personal injury accidents, from car collisions to premises liability accidents. If your injury is the result of another person's negligence, contact our Lake of the Ozarks law firm immediately. We will do everything we can to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

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