When tragedy happens its impact will be immediate and painful.  How you get through it is largely up to you.  You’ll need information, plenty of it, to make your way through the healthcare system, maybe the legal system too. It’s important to know how to collect accurate information, how and where to keep it, who else needs access to it. Learn what shock can do to your health and how to cope with it. Prepare for challenges arising from family and other relationships.  Learn the lessons you need to keep out of trouble. Prepare for an avalanche of paperwork and for the aftermath of tragedy.