Your medical records are the place where you start to prove the extent of your damages. If you believe you may have a broken arm, your medical records might show that yes, you have a broken arm. Proving that you got hurt in the accident is the first step towards a fair recovery.
In addition to recovering for your medical expenses, you might also use your medical records as a launching point to calculate non-economic damages like pain and suffering. You may rely on your medical records to document the severity of your pain and loss of normal use of your body. The files are an essential piece of the puzzle for documenting and calculating your injuries.