The First 30 Days: Documenting Treatment After an Accident

Delay is the single most common documentation problem we see. A two-week gap between the incident and the first medical visit gives an insurer an argument that something else caused the injury.

Get evaluated promptly, follow the plan you are given, and keep every discharge summary, referral, and receipt.

Describe function to your provider, not only pain: what you can no longer lift, carry, sit through, or sleep through.

This is claim documentation guidance, not medical advice. Always follow the direction of your own treating providers.