How to Document Your Injuries
Connecting your injuries clearly to the incident protects your 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.
Photograph injuries over time
Take dated photos of injuries and healing to show the real course of recovery.
Keep a pain and activity journal
Note pain, symptoms, and the work and activities you miss. Day-to-day detail is persuasive.
Track all lost income
Record missed work and lost earnings. In a third-party claim, unlike comp, you can seek your full lost income.
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 workplace injuries.
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This is general information, not legal advice. Every situation is different, and the law differs by state.