Will drug abuse on my medical record affect my personal injury claim?
Will drug abuse on my medical record affect my personal injury claim? Assistant at Ascent Law LLC Assistant at Ascent Law LLC A drug abuse history can complicate a personal injury claim in a number of ways. For one, it makes a plaintiff's case look less credible in the eyes of the jury. In addition, drug abuse can also be used by the defense to argue that the drug use contributed to the accident. This, in turn, will weaken the case and even negate it. This is why it is important for the plaintiff to disclose his drug abuse history to his attorney. The rise in opioid use and abuse has affected many plaintiffs. Drug abuse may be relevant in defending a personal injury action, particularly when evidence of drug abuse relates to damages or liability. In addition, the discovery of mental health records is becoming more common in defending personal injury actions. Although no state or federal law requires an insurance adjuster to obtain a claimant's medical records, most insurance co...