by Guest » Fri Sep 03, 2010 08:35 pm
I was in a car accident ( rear ended) 4 years ago where my car was deemed totaled but I fixed the car and kept on driving. I was rear ended again 4 months ago where my car was totaled again and I had more extensive treatment this time. I sent a demand letter to adjuster who wants a HIPAA compliant authorization for medical records going back 5 years and not limited to just the current accident. Is my demand automatically diminished because I was treated for an accident within the 5 year period?
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 09:12 pm Post Subject:
NO. They are looking to see if an existing physical condition might be involved (made worse, or the primary cause instead of the collision). Sign the form.
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 09:25 pm Post Subject:
thats right, they need to know if this accident could have aggrevated a prior or existing condition. they need the authorization to obtain your medical records to evaluate your claim.
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 12:14 pm Post Subject:
they need the authorization to obtain your medical records to evaluate your claim.
Is it the same for all states? How do you go about that?
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