Keep an injury diary

Liane FoeLawyer

Keep an injury diary for full compensation. An injury diary is a valuable tool in your personal injury case. By keeping a daily record of your physical and emotional symptoms, treatments and limitations, you create a clear overview of the impact of your injury on your life. This helps not only in substantiating your claim, but also in accurately determining your compensation.

What do you record in an injury diary?

• Pain level and symptoms: Describe daily how you feel. Record pain scores, where you experience pain and any changes in your symptoms.
• Medical treatments and appointments: Write down what doctor’s appointments, therapies or treatments you have had, including dates and recommendations.
• Impact on daily life: Note what daily activities have become difficult or impossible, such as work, sports or household chores.
• Emotional impact: Don’t forget to mention the psychological impact of your injury, such as stress, anxiety or gloom.

Why is an injury diary important?

An injury diary provides insight into how your injury affects your life. This not only helps your lawyer draft a strong claim, but also makes it harder for the insurance company to dispute your compensation. In addition, it helps you remember important details that you might later forget.

At Letselschade Advocaat Amsterdam, we advise all our clients to keep an injury diary. This contributes to fair and full compensation.