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How Do I Document My Injuries After a Buchanan County, MO Car Wreck?

If you were seriously injured in a Buchanan County, MO car crash, your injury has changed your life. You may be in pain, unable to work, and unable to enjoy your favorite activities. If a negligent driver caused these injuries, you deserve compensation. Unfortunately, insurance companies rarely make getting compensation easy. Documenting your injuries may help ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

The Buchanan County, MO auto accident lawyers at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys suggest that you start with a 10-pocket accordion file.

Pocket #1: A calendar
Record all of your medical appointments on this calendar. Include the date, time, doctor's name, location and the reason for the visit. Write down any other important notes.

Pocket #2: A list of your doctors
If you have a serious injury or multiple injuries, you may need to see several doctors. Keep a list of every doctor you have seen for your injuries. Write down the doctor's name, contact information, office location (or name of hospital), and the doctor's specialty.

Pocket #3: A list of your medications
Write down every medication that you are prescribed. Include the name of the drug, the date it was prescribed, who prescribed it, and why you are taking the medication. You can copy this information right off the label.

If the medication was prescribed because of a diagnosis, write down the diagnosis. Write down when you stop taking the medication.

Pocket #4: A list of surgeries
If you required surgery as the result of your Missouri accident injury, you should record the following information: the date of the surgery, the type of surgery or procedure, why the surgery was performed, where the surgery was performed (name of hospital), and the name of the surgeon or doctor.

Pocket #5: Information about how your injury affected your ability to work
If you have missed work because of your injury, keep track of the dates you were unable to work. Once you return to work, keep track of any time that you need to miss work because of doctor's appointments or pain. Keeping track of this information may help you get reimbursed for your lost wages.

Pocket #6: Your injury journal
Buy a diary or small book and write down how you feel on a daily basis. Each day, make a note of whether your condition is better, worse, or the same. Describe any improvements, reversal in your condition, or new symptoms. Describe how your injury affected your life that day.

Pocket #7: You medical bills and receipts
Keep all bills and receipts that relate to your injury. This includes:

• Medical bills
• Co-pays
• Medication
• Transportation costs
• Therapy bills
• Medical supplies or equipment

Pocket #8: Your medical records
Ask for a copy of your medical records.

Pocket # 9: Correspondence with the insurance companies
Keep all letters and emails from the insurance company, as well as a written record of any communication in person or on the phone.

Pocket #10: Legal correspondence
Keep any information from attorneys, Missouri Workers' Compensation, and any other legal information in this pocket.

Would you like to learn more about protecting your Missouri accident claim? Request a free copy of our book, 10 Essential Steps You Must Take to Protect Your Injury Claim. If you'd like to discuss your accident with a Buchanan County, MO car crash lawyer, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616.

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