Car Accident Claim Tip #8 Keep a Record of your Symptoms

Hi there, I'm Nova Scotia car accident lawyer, Mark Raftus and this tip #8 in our list of top 10 tips to protect your rights during your car accident claim. Tip #8: Keep a record of your symptoms. Try to keep a daily or weekly record of your symptoms and your progress. Some people find it difficult to keep a daily diary of their symptoms. I have found that most of my clients have a calendar that they keep in their kitchen. If you jot down a note on your calendar from time to time about how your injuries have affected you at home or at work, it makes it a lot easier to keep track of your progress.

This information can be very helpful. If you are in court years after your accident, you will be able to recall your pain and your suffering and the difficulties that they caused more vividly. For example, if the defendants lawyer asks, "How did your injuries affect you?" if you haven't kept notes, you may say, "Well...it's been a long time. I just remember I was in a lot of pain." On the other hand, if you kept a diary, you will be able to give specific examples. These are actual examples from the testimony of some of my past clients:

On December 15th I missed my daughter's first Christmas concert at her school. My back hurt so much, I was lying at home on the couch in pain. She was so disappointed.

On May 10th I tried to do some gardening in my backyard for a few minutes. My knees hurt so badly, I had to stop. The next day, I could barely walk.

On April 23rd I had to close the door to my office and lie down on the floor because my back was spasming so bad.

These kinds of specific examples are far more effective in conveying to a judge or jury the kind of pain that you are in and how your injuries affect your life, rather than simply saying, "Oh well, I remember I was in a lot of pain."

We've prepared a special report: The Top 10 Tips Insurance Adjusters To Reduce Your Car Accident Compensation. You can get a free copy by calling our office at (902) 423-2050.

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