Medical records play a pivotal role in personal injury cases. They serve as concrete evidence that helps attorneys, insurance companies, and courts assess the severity of injuries, establish causation, and determine appropriate compensation for damages. At John J. Malm & Associates, we routinely rely on medical records to evaluate and strengthen our clients’ claims, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve.
The Importance of Medical Records in Establishing Causation and Liability
Medical records are crucial in proving causation, which is the link between the accident and the injury. For a plaintiff to recover damages, it must be demonstrated that the injury occurred because of the defendant’s actions or negligence. Medical records provide: