People involved in car accidents often suffer substantial losses. As such, they will frequently choose to pursue claims against the parties responsible for the collision. In order to prevail, they must demonstrate liability, which means, in part, they have to prove causation. Medical records are usually a key component in proving fault in car crash cases, and as discussed in a recent opinion issued in In Re Westside Roofing, LLC and Paul Scott Lowery (No. 03-23-00219-CV), a Texas car accident case, they are typically relevant and discoverable. If you sustained injuries in a collision caused by another party’s reckless actions, you have the right to pursue compensation, and you should consult a Texas car accident lawyer to assess your potential claims.
Case Setting
It is reported that the plaintiff sustained injuries in a collision with a truck driven by the defendant driver, who was an employee of the defendant company. The accident occurred when the defendant driver attempted to pass the plaintiff’s vehicle, resulting in contact between the truck’s rear bumper and the plaintiff’s vehicle. The plaintiff, claiming severe bodily injuries, sought damages exceeding $1 million.
Allegedly, the defendants disputed causation and sought extensive medical records from the plaintiff’s treating physicians, extending six years before the collision. The plaintiff moved to quash the discovery, alleging it was overbroad and irrelevant to the claims. The trial court conducted a hearing, after which it granted the motion to quash as to some, but not all, of the plaintiff’s providers. The defendants filed a petition for a writ of mandamus, asserting an abuse of discretion by the trial court in quashing the discovery. Continue Reading