What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Louisiana
I was in an auto accident Feb 2008, a nursing home van rear ended me. My question is, I have a lawyer.. he asked me to get my medical records from my chiropractor.. BUT when I went to the facility to get them the lady said she couldnt give them to me because I had a balance on my bill. She is aware that I have a lawyer. I asked earlier when I was STILL getting treated to see my Bill-to-date, and she acted shady, saying she couldnt give me that info. I checked Louisiana state laws etc. I couldnt find anything that stated the a doc could keep my records from me. So, what grounds are they standing on? Can a doctor deny my request for my medical records because of my bill?? Or is it because it is accident related?? They know they will get paid. I dont understand... please help !What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I was in an auto accident Feb 2008, a nursing home van rear ended me. My question is, I have a lawyer.. he asked me to get my medical records from my chiropractor.. BUT when I went to the facility to get them the lady said she couldnt give them to me because I had a balance on my bill. She is aware that I have a lawyer. I asked earlier when I was STILL getting treated to see my Bill-to-date, and she acted shady, saying she couldnt give me that info. I checked Louisiana state laws etc. I couldnt find anything that stated the a doc could keep my records from me. So, what grounds are they standing on? Can a doctor deny my request for my medical records because of my bill?? Or is it because it is accident related?? They know they will get paid. I dont understand... please help !What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?