appleton car accident lawyerWhen you are filing a personal injury claim for damages following a car accident, you will need a great deal of documentation if you want to be fully compensated for your injuries. While your primary duty after a car accident is to listen to your doctors and get better, you should also be documenting your injuries and losses. Here are some of the most important things that you need to keep track of to increase your chances of success in your claim.

Medical Records

Among the most valuable types of information for your car accident injury claim are your medical records. While you may be able to describe in great detail where you hurt and for how long, the rules of evidence will require more detailed proof of your injuries than those that you can recite from memory. While the main reason it is important to see a doctor and follow up on your injuries is to make sure you recover as fully as possible, having medical records that substantiate your claims is another key benefit.

Keeping Track of Expenses and Losses

Wisconsin law allows you to collect out-of-pocket expenses as well as losses caused by a negligent driver. You should keep track of all of your out-of-pocket medical expenses, including co-pays and prescription drug costs. If you need to buy items such as crutches, braces, or even over-the-counter drugs, track those expenses as well.

It is understandable that your injuries might keep you out of work for a time after your accident. If you have to miss work because of your injuries and you lose out on pay or the accrual of benefits, you may be able to be compensated for these as part of a personal injury claim. However, you will need documentation of these losses. This documentation could include doctor’s notes excusing you from work, pay stubs, and even employee manuals that detail any vacation or benefit accrual policies.

What You Missed Out On

While you are in the middle of recovering from your injuries, it is hard to imagine that you will ever forget just how awful you feel and what types of things you had to miss out on. But, many people begin to forget these details as they start to feel better. If you keep a regular journal or diary that includes dates and brief descriptions of how you feel or what activities you had to miss out on that day because of your injuries, it will help you justify your demand for compensation for your pain and suffering. Such activities might include major life events such as a family member’s wedding or recreational activities such as social sports leagues.

Contact a Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney

If you were injured in a car accident because of someone else’s negligence, you need to speak with a skilled and knowledgeable Appleton car accident lawyer right away. Call Herrling Clark Law Firm, Ltd. today at 920-739-7366 to schedule a free consultation and have your case evaluated. You may only have a limited window in which to file your claim.

 

Source:

https://wilawlibrary.gov/jury/civil/civil.pdf