Legal Question in Personal Injury in Oklahoma

Stuck with a needle in a movie theater, worried about infection

On a recent trip to St. Louis to visit family, my wife was stuck with a needle at a movie theater. Although the risk may only be slight, we are concerned about the risk that the needle may have been tainted with some sort of desease. Even though she may not be infected with anything, it has caused quite a disrution in our life. The restrictions over ''if'' are no different than if she was infected. She has been to the doctor for a base line test, but the insurance company for the theater is asking for authorization for a complete medical history. We just want to make sure that if anything comes of the situation, we haven't hurt any case we have, by working with the insurance company for the theater. Do we need an attorney?


Asked on 12/08/04, 12:04 pm

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Hunt John Urgentlegalcare.com

Re: Stuck with a needle in a movie theater, worried about infection

I am not familiar with the laws in Missouri concerning insurance or premises liability. However, at this point in time I can see no need to open up her entire medical history to them. If they have sent you a medical records release authorization then you can write in an appropriate limitation as to what medical records they may obtain. For instance medical records on and after the date of the incident. ie. "This authorization is limited to medical records pertaining to medical tests, diagnosis, treatment and medical advice after 11-26-2004, pertaining to a needle puncture." This should restrict their prying beyond the current matters.

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Answered on 12/08/04, 1:13 pm


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