No, you do not need to get your own records. The attorneys at The Bishop Law Firm will order all your medical records and bills. You will need to have a complete list of the doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, orthopedists, psychiatrists, and/or any other medical professionals who provided you with care related to the injuries you suffered as a result of the incident to hasten the process of gathering your medical records.
Sometimes the bill given to the patient is not the complete bill, because it does not factor in what your insurance has already paid. Your insurance often has a right to repayment of what they paid on your behalf, so if you are only getting the defendant’s car insurance to pay the portion of the bill you paid, you could end up owing more than you received in settlement. Also read Paying for Accident Related Medical Treatment.