How to Document Your Injuries After a Vermont Accident

Good documentation can make or break an injury claim. Here is a practical checklist for recording your injuries and losses in Vermont.

Start a Daily Journal

From the day of your accident, keep a short daily record of your pain levels, limitations, missed activities, and emotional state. A contemporaneous journal is far more persuasive than testimony reconstructed months later, and it helps your attorney show how the injury affected your real life.

Photograph Everything

Photograph visible injuries as they heal, the accident scene, vehicle or property damage, and any hazard that caused the harm. Date-stamped images create an objective timeline an insurer cannot easily dispute.

Keep Every Record and Receipt

Save medical bills, prescription receipts, mileage to appointments, repair estimates, and proof of missed work. These ordinary documents add up to the economic core of your claim, and gaps in them are exactly where adjusters try to cut value.

This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Vermont attorney.