Why is my attorney requiring me to sign blank medical release forms for her to fill out later and send to opposing attorney in a personal injury case

Under the rules of discovery in New York, defense counsel is entitled to obtain copies of your medical records directly from your health care providers.  A health care provider can only release your medical records, however, with a duly-executed, HIPAA-compliant authorization.  Hence the releases your attorney is having you sign the release.  It's par for the course in personal injury litigation. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC