The short answer
- A free, printable expense and mileage log. Fill in a row each day; the pattern over time is what makes it useful.
- Nothing is sent anywhere. Ticks are kept on this device only, and there's no email or sign-up.
- It isn't legal advice. It's a record for your own use.
Accident Expense Log
Log every accident-related cost as it happens — it's much easier than reconstructing it later. Keep receipts and mileage records together with this sheet.
| Date | Description | Provider / place | Miles (round trip) | Amount | Who paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Running totals
Printable resource from theaccidentadvisory.com — general information only. The Accident Advisory is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.
Between doctor visits, prescriptions, and the driving back and forth, accident-related costs add up in ways that are easy to lose track of. This sheet gives you one place to log them as they happen. Nothing here is collected or sent anywhere — it’s simply a sheet for your own use.
Costs you didn't write down are costs you'll struggle to prove later — to an insurer, a lawyer, or just to yourself.
How to use it
Add a line every time you spend money or time because of the accident — a doctor’s visit, a physical therapy session, a prescription, a trip to the pharmacy, even mileage to and from appointments. Many people underestimate what an accident actually costs simply because they never wrote it down. Keep the receipts too; this sheet is a running summary, not a replacement for the paperwork.
This is a tracker, not a valuator — it won’t tell you what your claim is “worth,” because nobody honest can, this early and without seeing your full situation. It just keeps an accurate record, which matters whether you handle things yourself or bring in a lawyer later. Pair it with the post-accident journal for the fuller picture of your recovery.
When should I use this?
Start it after the accident and update it whenever you pay for something or travel to an appointment.
How do I fill it in?
- Record each cost with the date, what it was for and the amount.
- Log mileage to and from every appointment, with the start and end points.
- Keep receipts and bills in one folder and note their date on the sheet.
Example entry: ‘Pharmacy, prescription, date as on receipt, amount as on receipt; 6 miles round trip.’
Which guides go with it?
Common questions
What should I count?
Medical bills, prescriptions, travel to appointments, lost pay and other costs caused by the accident. Keep the receipt for each.
Do I need receipts?
Yes where you can. A note without a receipt is much weaker than one with it.
Will this tell me what my claim is worth?
No. It is only a record of what you have spent. We do not estimate claim values.
Is anything sent to you?
No. Nothing you type is collected, stored or sent anywhere.
The Accident Advisory provides free, general information and is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. These tools are for your own personal use. Nothing you write is collected, stored, or sent anywhere — they are simply printable resources.