{"id":1947,"date":"2026-10-30T06:09:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T06:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/get-medical-records-catastrophic-injury-new-mexico\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T03:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T03:26:04","slug":"get-medical-records-catastrophic-injury-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/get-medical-records-catastrophic-injury-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Medical Records After a Catastrophic Injury in NM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1945\" alt=\"Engineer in a high-visibility vest scans a crushed highway guardrail on a rural two-lane road beside orange cones.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-scans-a-crushed-highway-g-photo-5.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-scans-a-crushed-highway-g-photo-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-scans-a-crushed-highway-g-photo-5-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-scans-a-crushed-highway-g-photo-5-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-scans-a-crushed-highway-g-photo-5-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-scans-a-crushed-highway-g-photo-5.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Catastrophic Injuries \u00b7 New Mexico<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Getting Your Medical Records After a Catastrophic Injury in New Mexico<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">A clear, step-by-step guide to requesting records from every provider involved in your care, from the team at El Gringo Law.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Start your free, confidential consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Start your free, confidential consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Josh Wood \u00b7 Published October 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>To get medical records after a catastrophic injury in New Mexico, ask each provider in writing for the complete chart, including imaging and billing. Start early, because a claim depends on a complete medical picture.<\/p>\n<p>This guide covers which records matter, who can ask for them, how to make each request, and how New Mexico&#8217;s deadlines affect timing. It is general information, not advice about your case.<\/p>\n<h2>What Medical Records a Catastrophic Injury Claim Usually Needs<\/h2>\n<p>A claim built on a catastrophic injury needs the full medical story, not just the discharge summary. Injuries such as spinal cord injuries, amputations, and severe burns often involve many providers over many months.<\/p>\n<p>Collect these core records:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ambulance and EMS run reports<\/li>\n<li>Emergency department notes<\/li>\n<li>Admission records and operative reports<\/li>\n<li>ICU and hospital progress notes<\/li>\n<li>Discharge instructions and medication lists<\/li>\n<li>Imaging reports and itemized bills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ask for records from every facility involved, including transfer hospitals and trauma centers. A patient often moves from one hospital to another, and each stay creates its own file. One missing piece can leave a gap in the timeline of what happened.<\/p>\n<p>Our catastrophic injury overview explains the injury types we handle.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#x27;re still gathering hospital and rehab files for a family member after a serious injury, we&#x27;re glad to talk through which records to request first and what they mean for your next step. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-woman-in-a-wheelchair-boards-an-accessibility-van-via-a-li-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a wheelchair boarding an accessibility van via a lift, with a driver assisting her.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who Can Request Your Medical Records in New Mexico<\/h2>\n<p>For most adults who can act for themselves, this is the simplest path.<\/p>\n<p>This is often a court-appointed guardian or a personal representative. The provider will ask for proof of that authority, so bring the court papers or other documents you have.<\/p>\n<p>Providers usually ask for a signed authorization form. Read it before you sign. Check the provider name, the dates, and the records it covers. Ask for a copy of what you sign.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid broad, open-ended forms. Ask for one that names the dates and record types you actually need. A records request is different from a settlement or release, and those documents carry their own rules, covered below.<\/p>\n<h2>Step-by-Step: How to Request Records From Each Provider<\/h2>\n<p>Work through one provider at a time. A simple checklist keeps small details from slipping through.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>List every provider.<\/strong> Include the ambulance service, emergency department, hospital, surgeons, ICU, inpatient rehab, outpatient therapy, primary care, pharmacy, and imaging centers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Write down the details.<\/strong> For each one, note the facility name, address, dates of service, and the patient&#8217;s full name and date of birth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send a written request.<\/strong> Address it to the facility&#8217;s medical records or health information department. Name the date range and the record types you need.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask for the full chart.<\/strong> Request a complete copy, not a summary. Ask for imaging on disc or in digital form, with the radiology reports.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep proof.<\/strong> Save a copy of each request, the date you sent it, and any confirmation number.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>How Long Requests Can Take<\/h2>\n<p>Requests can take weeks, and each facility works on its own schedule. You may receive records from the ambulance service long before the rehab center sends its file.<\/p>\n<p>Some facilities send records in batches, so the first packet may be incomplete. Check each packet against your list of dates. If a visit is missing, write back and name that date.<\/p>\n<p>Follow up in writing if you hear nothing. Keep the follow-up letter with the original request. This creates a clear paper trail of what you asked for and when.<\/p>\n<p>File requests early. Waiting gives gaps more time to grow, and it leaves less time to fill them before the claim timeline moves forward.<\/p>\n<h2>Imaging, Therapy, and Rehabilitation Records<\/h2>\n<p>Rehabilitation records often matter most after a long-term injury. They show function, progress, and setbacks across months, not just the first days in the hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Spinal cord injuries depend heavily on the level of injury. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/spinal-cord-injury\">NINDS spinal cord injury overview<\/a> explains that cervical nerves C1 to C7 control signals to the arms, hands, and diaphragm. It also states that an injury between C1 and C4 can stop breathing. That is why respiratory, therapy, and rehab notes deserve close attention. Our spinal cord injury overview covers this practice area in more detail.<\/p>\n<p>From inpatient rehab and outpatient therapy, request these items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evaluations and treatment notes<\/li>\n<li>Progress reports<\/li>\n<li>Discharge summaries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prosthetics and orthotics fitting records matter after an amputation. Wound care logs matter after a burn. Neurology and neuropsychology evaluations often sit with separate providers, so request them separately.<\/p>\n<p>Imaging files, such as MRI, CT, and X-ray images, often sit in a separate system from the written report. Ask for both the images and the report.<\/p>\n<h2>Records Needed for a Wrongful Death Claim<\/h2>\n<p>If a catastrophic injury leads to death, the family needs the full hospital and medical file. The death certificate is also a record to keep with the medical file.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 41-2-3<\/a>, a wrongful death action &#8220;shall be brought by and in the name of the personal representative of the deceased person.&#8221; Family members usually do not file the case on their own. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmra-unanno\/en\/item\/18468\/index.do\">Rule 1-017 NMRA<\/a>, the personal representative is appointed by the district court, and a petition to appoint one may be filed before the action or with it.<\/p>\n<p>If an autopsy was done, ask the office that performed it for its report in writing.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How Long Providers Keep Records and Why Timing Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t assume older records will stay on file. Request them early, while you still have time to follow up.<\/p>\n<p>Dates are easy to lose. Write down the date of each injury, each surgery, and each discharge. Those dates drive the deadline questions below.<\/p>\n<p>New Mexico law sets three years as the time to bring an action for an injury to the person or reputation of any person, as provided in <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">Section 37-1-8 of the New Mexico Statutes<\/a>. For wrongful death, the action must be brought within three years after the cause of action accrues, and it accrues on the date of death, under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 41-2-2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some people get more time. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">Section 37-1-10 of the New Mexico Statutes<\/a> extends the time limits set by the preceding provisions of that chapter in favor of minors and incapacitated persons, giving them one year from and after the end of the incapacity to commence their actions.<\/p>\n<p>Claims against health care providers can follow a different rule.<\/p>\n<h2>Organizing Your Records and Avoiding Common Gaps<\/h2>\n<p>Keep one folder for each provider. Add a running list of requests with dates, and a timeline of the injury and treatment. Store the original papers safely and work from copies.<\/p>\n<p>Watch for these common gaps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Missing EMS run reports<\/li>\n<li>Records from a transferred facility<\/li>\n<li>Bills with no matching clinical notes<\/li>\n<li>Pharmacy records for medications<\/li>\n<li>Notes from only the first admission, not the full course of care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Early release forms need extra care. <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">Section 41-1-1 of the New Mexico Statutes<\/a> provides that, within fifteen days from the date of the occurrence causing the injury, no person whose interest is or may become adverse to an injured person who is either under the care of a person licensed to practice the healing arts or confined to a hospital or sanitarium as a patient shall negotiate or attempt to negotiate a settlement with the injured patient, obtain or attempt to obtain a general release of liability from the injured patient, or obtain or attempt to obtain any written or oral statement from the injured patient for use in negotiating a settlement or obtaining a release. The same statute says a settlement, release, or written statement is void unless the injured party acknowledges it before a notary with no adverse interest.<\/p>\n<p>Read every insurer form line by line before you sign. Ask for a copy of anything you sign, and note the date you signed it.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-person-in-a-wheelchair-is-being-assisted-by-a-transport-se-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A person in a wheelchair is being assisted by a transport service worker outdoors on a paved path.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Your Records After a Serious Injury: Next Steps With El Gringo Law<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re gathering records for a family member in rehab after a spinal cord injury or amputation, you may feel stuck between medical paperwork and big decisions. You may still be collecting hospital and therapy files while you decide whether a claim makes sense.<\/p>\n<p>We can help you think through which records to request first and how New Mexico timing rules may apply to your dates. Your initial consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p>Reach out through our <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact form<\/a> to start that conversation.<\/p>\n<p>This page is the responsibility of Josh Wood, licensed in New Mexico and Arizona, of El Gringo Law. Contact details are on our <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n<p>Include your full name, date of birth, and the dates of care.<\/p>\n<p>Providers will ask for proof of that authority.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in New Mexico?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an injury to the person or reputation of any person, <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">Section 37-1-8<\/a> of New Mexico&#8217;s statutes sets a three-year time limit for bringing the action. Some cases follow different rules, so write down your key dates now.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>El Gringo Law is a personal injury law firm licensed to practice in New Mexico. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Contact us directly to discuss the specific facts of your case. El Gringo Law, 1448 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, (505) 207-5000.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to Request Your Records<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. List every provider<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write down each hospital, clinic, surgeon, therapist, pharmacy and rehabilitation center that treated you, along with approximate dates of care.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Submit a written request<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send a signed, dated request to each provider&#x27;s medical records department. Keep a copy of every request and any confirmation you receive.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Ask for the complete file<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Request imaging, operative reports, discharge summaries, therapy notes and billing statements, not only the visit summary.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Keep everything organized<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Store copies in one place and note which providers have responded. Gaps in the file are easier to close when you spot them early.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why Families Start With Us<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focused on serious injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El Gringo Law focuses on car accidents, trucking accidents, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, burn injuries and other serious harm.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organized record gathering<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team helps you track which providers have been asked for records and what is still outstanding.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsible lawyer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free, confidential consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Start Early<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical records can take time to gather, especially when several providers are involved. Starting your requests early gives you and your team more time to review the file.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Call El Gringo Law to talk about your records<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Call El Gringo Law to talk about your records<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure which records you need? 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