Injured in an accident?

If you are injured in an accident, we recommend that you do these things:

1. Seek appropriate health care. Follow the instructions given to you by your health care provider.
2. If you have visible injuries, take pictures of them, both immediately after the accident and as you go through the healing period.
3. Keep track of the time you lose from work or school as a result of your injuries.
4. Keep receipts for all medications and personal care items (for example: heating pads, ice packs, braces, pillows, etc.) you purchase as a result of your injuries.
5. Keep track of your mileage to and from appointments with health care providers.
6. Make copies of all bills, instructions, and other information received from your health care providers.
7. Keep all braces, casts, or other medical devices issued by your health care providers, even after you are done using them.
8. When you talk about your injury, be truthful in describing it. Do not say you are “fine” or “okay” if you are not.
9. Keep a diary (this can be simple note on a calendar or more detailed entries in a journal or on sheets of paper) about your injuries and the impact they are having on your life. Often, it takes several years to resolve claims arising out of injuries received in an accident. These notes will help you remember the full impact of the accident on your life, even if your claim does last for several years.