1. Generally recovery from whiplash type injuries takes longer than people expect, so be patient and see your doctor every few weeks.
2. See your doctor as soon as possible after the accident, so you can follow your doctor’s advice with respect to recuperation
3. Try to get all the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all parties and witnesses who were at the scene of the accident.
4. Contact witnesses as soon after the accident as possible to get a written statement. Their memory of the what happened will fade over time.
5. As soon as possible after the accident, sit down and make a note to yourself as to how this accident occurred. You will forget things too.
6. If possible, take pictures of the site where the accident took place.
7. Keep all receipts for money you spend because of the accident including, taxicabs, parking, and medical expenses. You may be able to be compensated for any money spent as a direct or indirect result of the accident.
8. Keep a diary of your injuries. It is not necessary to be too detailed, but short notes about how you feel, what medicines you are taking and the doctors you are seeing on an ongoing basis will be helpful later, especially if the recovery takes a considerable period of time.
9. Remember, memories fade quickly. Some short written notes may prove very helpful when dealing with ICBC or preparing for trial.
