Journaling

If an individual is seeking compensation from another person by way of a legal action, his or her attorney will often ask that person to keep a journal. Specifically, the journal should indicate how the injury is affecting his / her life on a day to day basis. A journaling coach can help an individual to understand how to express the effect of an injury on his / her life. Journals are producible as evidence in a legal action. Therefore, it is important that the information is recorded for the injured person’s best legal advantage. In addition, a trial in a legal action may not happen for several years following the event that cause the injury. A journal will help an individual to recall their injury related problems as they occurred over the years. An individual, whether involved in a law suit or not, will benefit from journaling because that person can review their journal sporadically and note the improvements in their injuries when they otherwise might not recognize slow, steady improvement. With a review of an ongoing and consistent journal, an injured person may be able to sort out what activities trigger pain and which activities abate the pain. This information may be able to assist health care providers, such as physiotherapists, with developing treatment plans that account for pain triggers. If you believe that a journaling coach could help you, please contact us for assistance in locating a journaling coach.

*This article is not intended to provide legal advice. It is recommended that you consult your lawyer for advice concerning your particular case.