Records
Asking for your own medical records, step by step
Who to write to, what to ask for, and why the imaging and the nursing notes matter as much as the doctor’s summary.
Cecily Hartsock6 min read
Plain guides for patients and families
Written by the lawyers who answer the phone. Each one is meant to be read at a kitchen table, not skimmed.
- First steps
What to write down in the first week
A notebook kept now is worth more than memory later. What to record, and what to leave to us.
Isadora Kolodny5 min read
Would you like a lawyer to read the file?
Send us the story and we will tell you what we would ask for.
There is no fee for the review, and no fee at all unless we recover money for you. Case costs such as record fees, expert review and filing fees are set out in a written fee agreement we go through with you before you sign.