After a serious truck accident in Texas, your medical records are more than just paperwork — they’re critical evidence that can make or break your case. From the moment of impact, trucking companies and their insurers will do everything possible to avoid responsibility. That includes disputing the severity of your injuries, questioning your treatment, and using every tactic they can to pay you as little as possible.
At Zehl & Associates, we’ve seen it all. Our undefeated truck accident lawyers have recovered Billions for accident victims by exposing these tactics and using key evidence — including detailed medical records, expert testimony, and accident reconstruction — to hold trucking companies fully accountable for the harm they’ve caused.
In this post, we’ll explain how to obtain your medical records after a truck accident, how Texas law protects your right to access this information, and how our team can help you preserve your medical documentation and secure the full compensation you deserve.
Why Medical Records Matter
After a serious truck crash, you may have been rushed to a hospital, visited multiple doctors, or needed physical therapy. Each of these healthcare providers keeps notes about your condition and the treatments you received.
Having copies of these records helps you:
- Show the extent of your injuries: If the insurance company wants to downplay what happened, you can use medical paperwork as proof.
- Calculate expenses: Medical bills can quickly add up. Records detail those costs so you can ask for fair compensation.
- Prove cause and effect: If the paperwork says your injuries came from the accident, it’s harder for others to blame a previous condition.
Because Texas law requires you to establish your case and liability, having complete and accurate documents is crucial.
Requesting Records from Healthcare Providers
In Texas, you have the right to see and get copies of your own medical records. This right often comes from both federal (HIPAA) and state law.
Here’s how to go about it:
- Find out who has your records: Contact each clinic or hospital where you received treatment after the accident.
- Submit a written request: Many providers need you to fill out a specific form. Others might accept a letter. Be sure to include your name, birthdate, and details about your injury so they can find your file.
- Include signed authorization (if needed): Some offices want written permission before releasing sensitive health details.
- Pay any allowed fees: Texas law lets providers charge a reasonable fee for copying or sending your records, but they must stick to set rates.
- Follow up: If you don’t get a response, call and make sure they received your request. Keep track of dates and conversations.
By law, most providers have to give you the records within a reasonable time. You can often expect them within 15 days, but the wait may vary.
How a Lawyer Can Help
Getting medical records is just one piece of your accident claim. You might also need documents like police reports, witness statements, and data from the truck’s electronic logging device. Handling all this alone can be tough—especially if you’re focusing on healing.
An experienced Texas truck accident lawyer can:
- Organize evidence: They’ll gather your records and ensure there are no gaps.
- Consult experts: They may work with doctors or accident reconstruction professionals to strengthen your claim.
- Negotiate with insurers: Insurance companies might undervalue your injuries. A lawyer fights for the settlement you truly deserve.
- File legal paperwork: If negotiations fail, your lawyer can file a lawsuit before the deadline passes.
With skilled legal help, you can concentrate on getting better rather than sorting through endless paperwork.
Contact a Truck Accident Lawyer To Get Started Today: 888-603-3636
fter a truck crash in Texas, securing your medical records — let alone your future —can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to tackle it alone. With Billions won, including #1 Largest Truck Accident Verdict and #1 Largest Truck Accident Settlement in Texas history, our Undefeated Truck Accident Lawyers have the resources and determination to stand up against any trucking company in the world, no matter how large, and fight for you. We don’t just win. We set records.
If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a truck accident, call for a free consultation today at 1-888-603-3636 or send us a confidential email through our Contact Us page.
We’ll explain your legal rights and get you all the information you need to make the best decision for you and your family.
Consultations are always free, and you’ll owe us nothing unless we win your case.
Reach out to a truck accident lawyer who understands both Texas law and the complexities of serious crashes. With the right guidance, you’ll stand the best chance at receiving fair compensation for what you’ve endured.
We proudly serve Harris County, Midland County, and throughout the state of Texas. We are located in Houston and Midland and throughout the state of Texas:
Zehl & Associates Injury & Accident Lawyers – Houston
2700 Post Oak Blvd #1000, Houston, TX 77056
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