What is this medical authorization form I am being asked to sign by the insurance company?

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A medical authorization form allows insurance companies to get their hands on all of your medical records – even those records that do not pertain to your personal injury claim.  Does this sound odd to you?  It should.  This is a favorite tactic of insurance companies.  They will look through your past medical records, searching for something they can use against you.

What often happens is that they try to claim that the pain or injury you suffered in the car wreck are not because of the accident – they are from a previous injury or health problem.  This is how they try to justify denying your claim or paying you a very small settlement.

Before you sign a medical authorization form or any other form from the insurance company after a Texas car or truck crash, please consult with an experienced auto accident lawyer.  A few minutes of your time consulting with a skilled attorney could save you a great deal of heartache – and money.