When Can a Patient Not Access Their Medical Records?
After an explosion injury, a person may have detailed medical records created during treatment for these injuries. These records are important pieces of evidence if the injured person wants to file a lawsuit against the individual or organization responsible for the explosion. However, access to these records is not always available. In some situations, records retrieval may be barred by law.
If you have been injured in an explosion because of someone else’s mistakes, you may be entitled to pursue compensation for these injuries. To learn more about gathering together the materials you will need for these claims and what comes next, contact the explosion injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. at 800-242-2874.
Exceptions to Normal Record Retrieval
In some cases, albeit uncommon, a person may not be allowed to access their medical information. These situations include the following:
- A patient’s records for psychotherapy treatments
- A patient’s records that are being used in another lawsuit
- A patient’s records that may cause that individual harm if released
- A child’s records if the child and doctor have established confidentiality
- A child’s records if the child has had medical care ordered by the court
Outside of these circumstances, a person will generally be allowed to access their medical records or the medical records of their children.
Contact Us
If your injuries were the result of an explosion caused by another party, there may be legal action available. For additional information regarding the legal process involved with filing a claim, contact the explosion injury attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. by calling 800-242-2874.