If the at fault party’s car insurance company has requested an authorization to my medical record, should I give them it?
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If the at fault party’s car insurance company has requested an authorization to my medical record, should I give them it?
About 3 weeks ago, I was on intersection going straight through and I was hit by a car turning left. My motorcycle went down with me and I injured my left knee. Now the at-fault driver’s car insurer is requesting access to my medical records. What should I do?
Asked on August 31, 2016 under Accident Law, Ohio
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
This is standard operating procedure. The at-fault party's insurance carrier needs your medical bills and medical reports to evaluate your personal injury claim regarding your knee injury. Compensation for the medical bills is straight reimbursement. The medical reports will be used to determine compensation for pain and suffering which is an amount in addition to the medical bills. Therefore, you should sign the authorization for release of your medical records.
The insurance company also wants to find out if you have had any pre-existing injury to your knee which could adversely affect your current personal injury claim.
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