Can my doctor give me the name of the person who backed into my car while I was in his office?
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Can my doctor give me the name of the person who backed into my car while I was in his office?
I was only inside for 15 minutes and there were 3 other patients, 1 of them a lady driving a big SUV is the only one that could have hit my car when she backed out of her parking space.
Asked on April 16, 2013 under Accident Law, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, he is legally allowed to--this should not violate doctor-patient confidentiality, since it has nothing to do with her treatment or medical care or condition. If he refuses to give you the information, you may need to file a lawsuit against a "Jane Doe"--you can use a fictitious name, when you don't yet know the person's real name--then in the lawsuit, subpoena the information from the doctor.
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