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Getting Your West Palm Beach Car Accident Attorney Your Prior Medical Records and Disclosing Prior Injuries

It is important to provide your Palm Beach County accident attorney with prior medical records( prior to current accident) and to put them on notice as to any pre-existing injuries you may have to determine if you have any similar conditions that match your current complaints.  BREATHE.  Prior similar injuries DO NOT automatically hinder your case.  Prior injuries may be minimized before a jury by arguing that any pre-existing condition was aggravated by the current accident.  You should also be aware that your medical records are protected under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996).  You are afforded privacy rights and any request for records should be accompanied by authorization that complies with the privacy rules of HIPAA.