Immidiately After the Accident

Report the accident to the police.

Immediately obtain medical treatment if you are injured.

See a doctor or go to the ER immediately after your accident.

Take pictures of your injuries immediately.

Take pictures of damages to any cars/property involved.

Do NOT make a statement to any insurance representative without consulting a lawyer.

Never accept an offer of cash, check or "private" settlement.

Never leave the scene of even a minor accident.

Never say you or your passengers are not hurt.

Never admit fault for accident.

Never offer to pay anything even if you think you are at fault.

Never administer first aide unless you are trained to do so.

Always exchange information and get names and telephone numbers of witnesses.

Always consult a lawyer immediately.

Your Personal Injury

Keep a record of how you feel.

Keep a list of all doctors, hospitals and treatment centers you visit.

Keep a log of all work lost as a result of your injuries and treatments.

Keep a log of all other out-of-pocket expenses.

Be truthful to everyone about any physical limitation you now have.

Let your doctors and attorney know about all of your symptoms.

Do not hide past accidents or injuries from your lawyer.

Download or Print this Personal Injury Checklist

Get a printable version of this checklist in your preferred format: PDF, Word, Excel, or print directly from your browser.

Who it's for

This Personal Injury Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

Avoid forgetting - keep all your Personal Injury essentials in one place (external memory)
Save time - start from a proven Personal Injury structure instead of a blank page
Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

How to use this Personal Injury Checklist

Save Personal Injury Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Personal Injury (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

5 stars

Scores 4.80 with 88 votes