Role of Medical Records in Car Claims

After being injured in a car accident, medical records play a vital role in proving your claim. With them, it’s hard to provide concrete evidence of the ways you were hurt in the crash. This professional insight from a doctor legitimizes your story and helps car accident attorneys build their case when advocating for you.

Why Medical Records Make a Difference

Whether it’s whiplash, a broken bone or a more serious injury, medical records are a must-have for victims of car accidents trying to win a settlement for the pain they endured. Medical records can support your story and create a timeline to detail the injuries and your healing along the way. 

Without a doctor’s expertise, it isn’t exactly easy to prove your injuries made an impact on your life. These records can also help you determine what’s needed for your full recovery, whether that’s additional rehabilitation, more treatment or medications. With these details, it’s easier to gain an understanding and estimate of what full-term recovery will cost you, both financially and emotionally. 

Medical Records Example

What medical records are important to keep for your case? The short answer: all of them. Here are a few examples of medical records that you should save:

• Emergency room visits/hospital reports: If you had to receive immediate treatment after the crash, this will reveal the initial injuries doctors noted in your file. Tests, diagnoses and any procedures performed will be included in the report.
• Doctor’s notes: Those follow-up visits are incredibly important to a strong case! With each appointment, doctors and specialists can outline each step of your recovery progress. If you aren’t on top of your follow-ups, you’re leaving the door open for doubt regarding how hurt you are.
• Diagnostic imaging and tests: Not every injury is visible to the eye. Special imaging and testing, like X-rays, MRIs and lab work, can give a clear picture of what’s happening internally.
• Treatment plans and prescriptions: As you recover, having a record of your treatment plan and any medications you’ve been prescribed can demonstrate how severe your injuries are, and how long it may take to recover.

With all of these records on hand, your case can move forward with ease. So, how long does it take for insurance to investigate a car accident? It all depends on an individual’s circumstances and specific situation. But, with the right team, you can stay on top of key deadlines and ensure you have all you need to propel your case from initial negotiations to that final settlement win.

💡 Tip: Keep all records organized and dated. This helps your attorney build a stronger, faster claim and ensures no detail is overlooked.

Seeking Expert Help

Having all your medical records is one thing, but knowing what to do with them is the most important part. This is where professionals like our trusted team of experts at Gage Mathers Law Group come in!

We can review your medical records, helping you make a clearer connection between your injuries and the accident and fighting for what’s right: your justice and healing. With a 99.99% success rate, we’ve seen it all, from the most common reasons for car accident insurance investigations to your rights as a car accident victim.

About the Author

Joseph D'Aguanno

Guided by the belief that being a highly skilled specialist in a narrow field is better than being ordinary in everything, Joseph “JD” D’Aguanno leads Arizona’s best personal injury law firm in Phoenix, AZ. Having extensive cross-training in pre-litigation negotiations and trial lawyer skills, with decades of experience, JD strives to provide clients with the most valuable legal services a personal injury lawyer can provide. Under his direction, Gage Mathers Law Group is an award-winning personal injury law firm providing aggressive representation to victims of a car accident, medical malpractice, dog bite, motorcycle accident, and other injurious events. Gage Mathers is trusted by thousands of lawyers and clients throughout the country because of their reputation for getting clients the maximum compensation they deserve.

Years of experience: Over 24 years
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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