Surviving Spouse Entitled to Deceased Medical Records in Georgia
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently clarified and re-affirmed a surviving spouse's legal right to obtain copies of the deceased spouse's medical records. Alvista Healthcare Center v. Miller, 2009 Ga. LEXIS 679 (2009).
The Court made it clear that when one's spouse dies, a copy of the deceased's medical records may be legally obtained by the estate executor or administrator (if the estate is represented) or by the surviving spouse.
Obtaining a complete and accurate copy of medical records is a critical first step in investigating many types of potential lawsuits such as wrongful death, medical malpractice and other cases involving catastrophic injuries. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed and you would like to discuss your case in complete confidence, please call Fleming Law at (404) 923-7497 or contact us online today. We are here to help.
