How to Document Your Injuries and Damages After a Delaware Car Crash

The attorneys as Silverman, McDonald & Friedman represent Delaware car crash victims from offices in Seaford, Newark, and Wilmington. Contact us to pursue compensation if you have sustained injuries in a roadway accident caused by the negligence of another party.

A car crash can have a serious physical, mental, and emotional impact upon the victim. The injuries suffered by victims in car accidents can range from minor cuts and bruises, to broken bones, to whiplash, to concussions and severe brain trauma. Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are also one of the most devastating types of injuries experienced by car crash victims. In fact, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries in the U.S., with more than 50% of new SCI cases resulting from car wrecks.

Many of these injuries can cause you to experience significant amounts of pain, hardship, and lost time from work. One of the most important ways you can bolster your personal injury claim after a car accident is to gather and preserve relevant and powerful evidence.

Some of the methods you can document your injuries and damages following a car crash include:

Taking photos

One of the most compelling and persuasive pieces of evidence you can use to support your injury claim are photos. If possible, after your accident, you should take or obtain photos of the following:

• Injuries you sustained
• Damage to your vehicle
• Damage to the vehicle(s) of other parties from the crash
• The accident location
• License plates of your vehicle and other vehicles involved
• The position of your vehicle and other vehicles at the scene

Tracking your medical expenses

Maintaining organized records of your medical history after an accident can be essential to obtaining compensation for your injuries. After visiting a healthcare provider, keep records of all aspects of the medical care you receive. Some of the items to keep track of and retain include:

• Summaries of doctor visits
• Correspondence from insurance companies
• Medical expense receipts (including copays and insurance payments)
• Medical tests and imaging
• Prescription orders

Maintaining a journal of your recovery

Keeping a daily diary or journal of your injuries and recovery is important. Some of the information to include in this diary should be your day-to-day physical therapy or activity, and how you feel in terms of physical pain and discomfort. Record any changes in your condition. Record what treatment you received during any visits to the hospital or other medical care facility.

You should also record any emotional or mental injuries you may be experiencing as a result of your accident. This could include any emotional stress or anxiety regarding your injuries or the accident. Have you suffered sleep disturbances or nightmares, for example? Record any comments of others who may mention you are functioning slower than normal or appear disoriented.

A car accident can force you to receive medical care over an extended period of time and hinder your ability to work. Our Delaware car accident attorneys at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman understand the hardships imposed upon crash victims. When another party has caused your injuries in a roadway accident, we are here to help you secure the monetary compensation you deserve. From offices in Newark, Wilmington, and Seaford, we serve injured victims throughout the state. To set up a free, initial case consultation, give our team a call today at 302-888-2900 or complete our contact form.