A symptom timeline records what was noticed, when it was noticed, and which provider evaluated it. It is not a diagnosis and does not establish the cause of a condition.

Keep the record factual

  • Date, time, and location of the collision
  • Symptoms noticed and when they were first noticed
  • Medical visits, referrals, instructions, and records
  • Photographs, crash-report details, and witness contact information

NHTSA crash-injury research examines real-world crash, vehicle, occupant, and medical evidence together. A provider determines medical care; crash and medical evidence can raise separate questions in a Charlotte car-accident claim.

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