Auto Insurance Claims: Hippa Violation in NJ, automobile insurance company, medical release form

Question
What happen if the Automobile insurance company & Lawyers violates the HIPPA insurance law  in new jersey. I witness my records in a IME doctors office visit and I did not signed the medical release form.  I ask the question to how it happen I was told the Lawyers sent them too the Doctor. What recourse do I have for this violation.

Answer
Hi David,

I have no idea what recourse you have due to a HIPPA violation. Since your attorney seems to be the one who provided the information, you should ask him/her why they did so. If you do not feel comfortable with the answer, you would need to file a complaint with your state Bar assiciation as well as HIPPA. If the violation is considered severe you may have to hire another attorney who specializes in legal malpractice.

I hope this helps
Richard Hixenbaugh