Keeping a Diary After Your Bicycle Accident

A daily diary documenting your injuries, pain, and limitations becomes powerful evidence of your suffering. Start immediately after your accident.

What to Record Daily

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Physical Symptoms

• Pain levels (1-10 scale)

• Location of pain

• Activities limited by pain

• Sleep quality

• Medication taken

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Emotional Effects

• Anxiety, depression, fear

• Nightmares or flashbacks

• Mood changes

• Relationship impacts

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Activity Limitations

• What you couldn't do today

• Activities you had to modify

• Help needed from others

• Work limitations

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Medical Care

• Appointments attended

• Treatments received

• Recommendations given

• Prescriptions and side effects

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Financial Impact

• Work missed

• Expenses incurred

• Transportation needs

• Childcare changes

How Diaries Help Your Case

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Pain and Suffering Evidence Documents the daily reality of your injuries.

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Memory Aid Helps you recall details for deposition and trial.

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Consistency Shows progression and struggles over time.

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Credibility Contemporaneous records are more believable.

Format Options

- Physical notebook (dated entries)

• Digital notes with timestamps

• Voice recordings

• Video recordings of limitations

What to Avoid

- Exaggeration

• Inconsistencies

• Legal conclusions

• Statements about fault

• Social media-style posts