Records

What Records Should You Keep?

Published 2026-08-05 • Updated 2026-08-28 • Reviewed by 365 DataSolutions Content Review

This article is general information only. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Accident paperwork accumulates from many directions. One folder, organized by category, saves a lot of time.

Correspondence

• Letters, emails, and text messages from insurers or other drivers
• A short log of phone calls: date, who called, and what was discussed
• Voicemails, saved rather than deleted

Vehicle and property

• Repair estimates and final invoices
• Towing and storage receipts
• Rental vehicle agreements and receipts

Out-of-pocket costs

• Receipts for expenses you paid because of the accident
• Mileage for accident-related travel
• Dates of work missed, kept generally rather than as medical detail

Your own notes

A dated note written soon after the accident often captures details memory loses. Keep it factual: what you saw, heard, and did.

What we do not ask for

This website does not collect medical records, diagnoses, bills, police reports, or uploaded documents. Detailed intake is handled by the attorney if you are contacted.