![]() |
GETTING MEDICAL RECORDS MALPRACTICE SPECIAL RULE |
(The information on this site applies to Florida only)
Section 766.204, Florida Statutes states that copies of medical records relevant to any litigation of a medical malpractice claim or defense shall be provided to a claimant, or the attorney thereof, at a reasonable charge within ten business days of a request for copies. It is not grounds to refuse copies of the records because they are not completed or the medical bill is still owed. Failure to produce the records will be evidence of failure to provide pre-suit good faith discovery and shall waive the requirement of written medical corroboration by a requesting party if the party is bringing or defending a malpractice claim.
|
|
This site contains only general background information and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice or establish an attorney/client relationship. Malpractice laws vary from state to state and are constantly changing. If you think you may have a malpractice case you should promptly contact a lawyer in your state with experience in handling malpractice cases. |
|
Copyright 1997-2008 - McMillen
Law Firm * A Professional Association |
|
MALPRACTICE QUESTIONS | LOOK UP DOCTORS | DO I HAVE A GOOD CASE? | LIVING WILLS |
|
STATUTES | CASE REPORTS | NURSING HOMES | LINKS | TORT REFORM! |
|
ABOUT US | CONTACT US | SITE MAP | HOME |