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Date of Accident

State

Type of Accident

Location / Address of Accident

What Happened — In Your Own Words

Write this out now while it's fresh. Be specific — time of day, weather, speed, what the other party was doing.

Was a police report filed?

YesNoNot Sure

If no report was filed, call the responding agency now — you can usually request one up to several days after.

Type of Injury (select all that apply)

Official Diagnosis (from doctor)

When did symptoms first appear?

ImmediatelySame DayDays Later

💡 Delayed symptom onset is common and does not hurt your claim — but document when they began and tell your doctor.

Current Symptoms / How You Feel Today

📋 Attorney tip: Keep a daily pain journal — even just a sentence. Pain level (1–10), what you couldn't do, and how it affected sleep, work, or family. This documentation can significantly increase your non-economic damages.

Treatment Received (check all that apply)

Doctors / Hospitals / Providers

List names, facility names, and approximate dates

Total Bills So Far

$

Include all billed amounts, not just out-of-pocket

Estimated Future Costs

$

Best estimate for ongoing care

💡 Do not stop treatment early — even if you feel better. Insurance companies use treatment gaps to argue you've healed. Continue until your doctor formally releases you.

Track what you have secured and what's still outstanding. An attorney can help obtain items you're missing.

Police / Incident Report

Request from the responding agency. Available 3–10 days after the accident.

✓ Have itNeed itN/A

Photos of Scene / Hazard 🔴 Urgent

Take these immediately — weather, repairs, and cleanup can destroy this evidence within days.

✓ Have itNeed itN/A

Photos of Injuries 🔴 Urgent

Photograph now AND over the next several days — bruising and swelling often looks worse 2–3 days later.

✓ Have itNeed itN/A

Witness Names & Contact Info 🔴 Urgent

Witness memories fade fast. Get names, phones, and emails immediately.

✓ Have itNeed itN/A

Surveillance / Camera Footage Requested 🔴 Urgent

Send a written preservation demand to nearby businesses TODAY. Footage is deleted in 7–30 days.

✓ Have itNeed itN/A

Medical Records & Bills

Request from all providers. You have a right to copies of your own records.

✓ Have itNeed itN/A

Lost Wage Documentation

Get a letter from your employer listing missed days and your hourly/salary rate.

✓ Have itNeed itN/A

All Insurance Communications Saved

Screenshot emails, record call dates and what was said. Do NOT give recorded statements.

✓ Have itNeed itN/A

Vehicle Black Box / EDR Data (if car accident) 🔴 Urgent

Do NOT repair or sell the vehicle before the data is downloaded. An attorney can request preservation.

✓ Have itNeed itN/A

Dashcam / Traffic Camera Footage 🔴 Urgent

Request traffic camera footage from the city/county — it's typically deleted in 24–72 hours.

✓ Have itNeed itN/A

Lost Wages (past)

$

Future Lost Earning Capacity

$

Property Damage

$

Out-of-Pocket Expenses

$

Transportation to appointments, medical equipment, home care, etc.

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At-Fault Party's Name

Their Insurance Company

Claim Number

Adjuster Name / Phone

Did you give a recorded statement to their insurer?

YesNo — not yet

Have you received a settlement offer?

Yes — received offerNo offer yet

Your Own Insurance Policy Info (if applicable)

Why this matters: Non-economic damages (pain & suffering, loss of enjoyment, emotional distress) are often the largest part of a PI settlement — and they're documented through your words. This section could be worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Activities You Can No Longer Do (or do as well)

Sports, hobbies, playing with your kids, household tasks, intimacy, sleep, driving...

Emotional & Psychological Impact

How Has Your Daily Life Changed?

Current pain level (average this week)

No painWorst possible

You've done serious work here.

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