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My doctor is giving me a hassle about releasing my medical records after he botched my surgery - can an attorney help me to get the records?

A: If a doctor or medical staff isn’t cooperating with your medical records release form after a botched surgery, it’s probably that he or she is aware that some kind of mistake or error was made. In cases such as these, a member of a team of Ohio medical malpractice lawyers can expedite the process. 

State law entitles all patients to copies of their medical records, and although it may take time to acquire them and there may be a per page copy charge, you are legally owed access to these records if you present the office or hospital with a medical records release form.

The importance of obtaining your medical records cannot be overstated, and the doctor may be delaying your access to them in order to delay your efforts to file a malpractice claim. 

In Ohio, the statute of limitations only allows a window of a year in which you can take action against the responsible practitioner. Even those malpractice claims that seem obvious can take months or even well over a year to settle or reach a verdict by jury, and many more are dismissed or bogged down in litigation so extensively that the plaintiffs lose hope and give up.

Withholding your records is no more than a cheap attempt to safeguard themselves against the legal ramifications of their actions, but you'd be surprised how effective such a dirty tactic can be. If your doctor is refusing or delaying your access to your medical records, seek assistance from Ohio lawyers. 

Help From a Team of Ohio Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Do you have questions about your medical malpractice claim or medical records release form? Before you hire any Ohio lawyers, order our FREE Ohio medical malpractice guide to learn about your rights and to learn more about “what is considered medical malpractice” – and what is not. To schedule a FREE consultation or to learn more about your rights after a botched surgery, contact an attorney at Mellino Robenalt LLC today – 216-241-1901 or 888-457-1147.