Originally Published: May 24, 2021 • Updated: July 11, 2023
In any personal injury claim, evidence comes in many forms —police reports, witness statements, physical evidence, medical evidence, and more. Among these, medical evidence is the backbone of your case. Having the proper medical evidence is key in proving your injuries, documenting their severity, and establishing the connection between the accident and the injuries suffered.
Every piece of medical documentation matters.
The medical evidence, or documentation, for a personal injury claim will depend on the specifics of your situation; however, it is likely to be some combination of the following:
Medical Records include any report that pertains to your injuries while under a doctor’s care— emergency rooms, office visits, diagnostic testing, rehab notes, and more. These documents show your injuries, the cause and severity, and prove the harm done to you to help justify the compensation you are seeking.
Medical records and medical bills will be needed for your personal injury claim.
Examples of specific documentation include\:
Tip: Gather anything and everything that relates to your case. Be sure you have comprehensive medical records from every medical professional involved. For example, if you had X-rays done, request records from both your doctor and your radiologist. Do not assume that your physician will provide you with records from the radiologist.
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Medical Bills document the financial cost of your treatment. You will need itemized bills for every service, including:
These bills help establish the full economic impact of your injuries.
Out-of-pocket Expenses include any costs you personally paid due to your injury, such as:
Treatment Logs document your appointments, progress, symptoms, and recovery timeline (what was accomplished, how you are progressing, etc.). This helps show consistency in care and the ongoing impact of your injuries.
Photographs of your injuries. Photograph all injuries listed in your claim to visually document your injuries as soon as possible, and continue to document them as they heal.
Insurance statements or Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) show what your insurance paid and what remains outstanding — essential for calculating damages.
Medical documentation is critical because it:
Medical documentation can also show if you had a pre-existing condition, that these injuries are new or stem from the accident.
Even a legitimate claim can be undervalued or denied without strong medical evidence.
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