If you recently sustained a personal injury due to the recklessness or negligence of another party, you have every right to file a claim seeking compensation. Before you can do this, though, you’ll need to recover the medical records associated with the case. To streamline this process and find success, utilize the educational guide below. 

Why Do You Need Medical Records After a Personal Injury?

Getting the insurance company to cooperate and provide you with compensation for your damages can be difficult. The most effective way to prove your case is to provide concrete evidence that outlines the injuries you sustained and how they were a direct result of the other party’s action. Medical records will provide an official connection between these two elements, giving your case more viability. 

Which Records Can You Obtain?

Legally, you are allowed to access almost all of your medical records. For your personal injury case, you should request a copy of any diagnoses, notes outlining your symptoms, X-rays or diagnostic imaging, prescription recommendations for medications or care, and invoices outlining what you have paid and will be expected to pay in the future.

How Can You Request Your Records?

You have a few options for requesting your records. You can make a personal request face-to-face or over the phone with an office representative. You can also send an official letter outlining your needs to the doctor’s office or have your attorney send a petition to the practice seeking the records. 

If you need help gathering evidence and putting together a viable personal injury case, trust the lawyers at Neimark & Neimark in New City, NY. With over a century of combined experience representing clients throughout Orange and Rockland counties, they have the expertise and know-how needed to strongly advocate on your behalf. Give them a call at (888) 725-7424 or visit their website to schedule a free consultation today.