Am I legally obligated to fill out a ‘Request for Medical Claim Information’ from sent to me br my insurance company?
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Am I legally obligated to fill out a ‘Request for Medical Claim Information’ from sent to me br my insurance company?
I injured my back lifting weights. My insurance company sent me a form requesting information about the nature of the injurty so they can determine if someone else is responsible. Am I under any legal obligation to complete this form?
Asked on July 2, 2009 under Insurance Law, California
Answers:
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Your obligation to complete the form is contractual. You agreed to it when you agreed to purchase your policy or be provided with coverage by this insurer. All insurance companies reserve the right to seek reimbursement for benefits paid out if there is an at-fault third party. Filling out the form should not be a big deal. Just tell them how you injured yourself and they will know no one else is at fault.
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Your obligation to complete the form is contractual. You agreed to it when you agreed to purchase your policy or be provided with coverage by this insurer. All insurance companies reserve the right to seek reimbursement for benefits paid out if there is an at-fault third party. Filling out the form should not be a big deal. Just tell them how you injured yourself and they will know no one else is at fault.
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