In a catastrophic injury case, medical records are often essential to a successful claim. Medical records are the foundation of a catastrophic injury lawsuit, as they present a legal documentation of injuries and related medical conditions. This documentation could reveal the impact of the injury to a plaintiff’s health and outline the treatment or rehabilitative services needed to help them recover as much as medically possible. The court typically uses medical records to validate the sources of injuries and establish the amount of compensation awarded to the injured party.