How to Document Your Injuries & Losses
Connecting the injuries and losses clearly to the crash protects the claim. Here is how to document them.
Get prompt care and follow through
See a doctor right away and attend every follow-up. Gaps are used to argue an injury was not serious.
Keep every record and bill
Save discharge papers, imaging, prescriptions, and bills, and ask for copies as you go.
Document the full impact
Take dated photos of injuries and healing, and note the lasting effects on daily life and work.
Keep a journal
Note pain, symptoms, and the activities and work missed. Day-to-day detail is persuasive.
Track every loss
Record missed work, lost income and support, and out-of-pocket costs. These are all part of the claim.
The deadlines and rules depend on your state
The steps above apply wherever you were hurt. Filing deadlines, fault rules, and limits on damages differ by state — pick yours for what applies to aviation accidents.
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This is general information, not legal advice. Every situation is different, and the law differs by state.