Pro tip: save every doctor note from day one

I learned this the hard way three years ago when I slipped at a warehouse in San Jose. My lawyer asked for my medical records six months later and I had zero paperwork saved from my first clinic visit. Spent two weeks chasing down the clinic for copies while my case sat on hold. Has anyone else run into issues with lost records slowing down their claim?

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tarar271mo ago

Oh man, that's exactly the kind of headache you don't need when you're already dealing with an injury. I've seen people struggle so much just getting those records pulled together later on.

michaelchen5d ago

I read somewhere that something like 70% of personal injury claims get delayed just because people can't find their medical records. It's wild how something that simple can mess up the whole process. Makes you wonder if insurance companies count on people giving up when they hit a wall like that.

wyatt521mo ago

Right, like trying to find a receipt for something you bought three years ago.