When a bad auto accident happens in Maricopa County, or anywhere else in Arizona, the first responders to the accident are the first to begin documenting injuries. The next group of people who will document injuries are the EMT who transport the injured victim, whether in a helicopter or in an ambulance. Next, the staff at the hospital will document the injuries. So in about 40 to 50 minutes, three different sets of notes are created that describe the injuries. All of these notes will then go into the injured person’s medical records.
As the victim is treated for their injuries, the medical records continue to grow. The nurses and doctors do their very best to accurately document the injuries. However, as Maricopa County injury attorneys, we’ve seen many cases where the medical records are inaccurate. This is due to a number of factors, including time limitations and communication problems.
The problem with this is that people – such as those that serve on a jury – put a lot of faith in medical records. If those records are inaccurate, that could drastically impact a personal injury case. Therefore, it’s important to hire an attorney in Maricopa County who has experience going through medical records, and who can hire a medical expert to review the records to ensure they are consistent.
If you’ve been injured in an accident and have questions about your medical records, please contact us. Our Phoenix accident lawyers will evaluate your records, answer your questions, and give you an honest assessment of all your legal options.
