Tip #5 to maximize your recovery after an Ohio dog bite: Don’t sign any medical authorization forms at the request of an insurance company.

Insurance companies often try to get dog-bite victims to sign authorization forms that allow access to their medical records. The forms usually are drafted so the insurer gains access to all of your medical information, not just information relating to the dog bite.  It allows an insurance company to go on a fishing expedition for any other medical problems that might explain the pain you're experiencing.

If your injuries are serious, you should consult an attorney to deal with these issues. Your attorney will ask you to sign medical authorization forms that will be used to obtain the information that's related to your dog bite. Only the information relevant to your case will be sent to the insurance company so your claim can be evaluated. This protects you from having personal information winding up in the wrong hands.