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Built for Injured People

You focus on healing. We'll help you keep the record.

Hurt Square is a Canadian company that makes step-by-step recovery guides for people hurt on the road or on the job. We were born on the road, from two years spent beside injured people on the way to their appointments. On nearly every trip, we heard the same words: “I don't feel like anyone is listening to me.”

So we built a calm, clear place to keep your recovery on record, in your own words, with every deadline checked for your province.

A clear record is a quiet kind of power.

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What happened?
A vehicle accidentDriver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist An injury at workAny job, anywhere in Canada I drive for a livingCommercial truck drivers

Guides for all 13 provinces and territories. Every deadline verified against the primary source.

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The Square

You are not alone in this.

The Square is where Canadians hurt in an accident, or on the job, share what they are going through. Come read what others have written or be heard yourself.

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How it works

  1. Read what others sharedFilter by topic or province, and tap Me too when a story sounds like yours.
  2. Say what happenedAs much or as little as you want, with your first name or anonymously.
  3. Be heardOthers reply with kindness, and every post is moderated to keep names and contact details out.

The Library

Practical resources for every stage of recovery.

The Resource Hub is where you'll find free recovery trackers, call logs and checklists. You'll also find phone numbers for crisis and mental health support, plus the contacts and deadlines for insurers and compensation boards in every province and territory. We add new tools regularly and re-check every number and link each quarter. Every tool downloads instantly, so you can start today.

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Good to know

Will insurers, lawyers and doctors take this seriously?

Yes. Your guide is your own clear, dated record of what happened and how you are healing. It supports your file and your conversations rather than replacing official forms. A record kept steadily, from the first day, carries weight because it shows consistency over time.

Is this legal or medical advice?

No. Your guide is a documentation companion that helps you stay organized and remember the details that matter. For decisions about your treatment or your claim, speak with your clinician or your lawyer.

Are my records private?

Yes. What you write is yours. You keep your own copy, on your device or in print, and you decide who sees it and when.

Is it printable or only digital?

Both. Your guide is delivered digitally, and you can write in it on your device or print the pages you want to fill in by hand. Use whichever feels easier on a hard day.

Do I need the Companion Guide too?

Either National Recovery Guide works anywhere in Canada. Your provincial Companion Guide adds the specific rules, benefits and deadlines for the province where you were hurt, even if you live somewhere else. Many people keep both side by side.

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Hurt Square is a documentation companion, not legal, medical or insurance advice. It is here to help you keep a clear record of your recovery.