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Single Vehicle Accident Case Settles After Claim of Sudden Medical Emergency is Debunked

November 19, 2019

Christopher Greeley recently settled a subrogation claim for a client in relation to a North Shore accident where a motor vehicle left the roadway and struck a historic home.  The adverse driver’s insurer refused to settle the property damage claim, insisting that a “sudden medical emergency” resulted in the driver losing control of the vehicle.  However, the adverse driver’s insurer refused to turn over the medical record that it claimed justified a denial of the claim, due to HIPAA privacy concerns.  To obtain and review the medical records, Chris immediately filed suit on behalf of his client, and secured a court order.  The Adverse Driver’s records revealed that a relevant pre-existing medical condition had been concealed.  The matter promptly concluded via settlement upon verification of the adverse driver’s pre-existing medical condition, which undermined the suggestion of the accident having resulted from a “sudden medical emergency”.

Filed Under: Attorney Christopher J. Greeley, Firm News, Subrogation

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$1.45 Million: Car Accident

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