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How do I move my car accident injury claim forward when the insurer has not answered the demand?
Confirm that the bodily injury adjuster received a complete demand, request a written status update, and keep a record of every follow-up.
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How can my attorney handle communications with the insurance company for my injury claim?
Your attorney can notify the insurance company of the representation, serve as the main contact, organize claim documents, respond to questions, and present a…
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How can I get a treatment authorization letter corrected if it lists physical therapy instead of chiropractic care?
Ask the person or organization that issued the letter to replace it with a corrected written version identifying chiropractic care and the correct provider.
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How can I find out who is handling the bodily injury part of my car accident claim?
Contact the insurance company’s claims department and ask for the bodily injury adjuster using the claim number, collision date, and names of the people…
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Can I still make an injury claim if I initially said I did not want to pursue it?
Often, yes. Simply telling someone that you do not currently want to pursue an injury claim does not necessarily give up your legal rights under North…
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Can I still bring an injury claim if EMS checked me at the scene but I did not go to the hospital right away?
Yes. Not going to the hospital immediately does not automatically prevent you from bringing a North Carolina injury claim.
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Can I see a chiropractor for injury treatment if the paperwork sent to the provider has the wrong type of care listed?
Yes, a paperwork mistake usually does not prevent you from receiving chiropractic care, but the document should be corrected before the provider relies on it.
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Can I recover compensation for crash injuries if I did not miss work because I am disabled?
Yes. Not missing work does not prevent you from seeking compensation for other crash-related losses, such as supported medical expenses and pain and suffering.
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Can I make a personal injury claim after a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim if another person’s negligence caused the car accident and your injuries.
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Can I make a counteroffer after an insurance company gives me an initial settlement offer?
Yes. You can usually respond to an insurance company’s initial settlement offer with a counteroffer supported by evidence about fault, injuries, medical…
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Can I get compensation if I was put on light duty and later had to use sick time after a work injury?
Yes, compensation may be available if the work injury caused you to earn less on light duty or required you to miss work later.
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Can I bring a malpractice claim if I believe I was harmed by negligence?
Possibly. If the harm arose from medical, dental, nursing, hospital, or other health care, North Carolina law generally requires proof that the provider…
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Can an insurance company require my attorney to submit a demand through a specific process?
An insurance company may ask your attorney to use its portal, forms, email address, or other intake process, and following reasonable instructions may help…
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Can an error in a treatment letter affect my personal injury claim?
Yes, an error in a treatment letter can affect a personal injury claim if it creates confusion about the care you received, why you received it, or whether…
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Can a property damage adjuster transfer my injury claim to a bodily injury adjuster?
Yes. A property damage adjuster can usually forward the injury claim or request that the insurer assign a bodily injury adjuster, although the company’s…
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Can a police report help prove what happened in a hit-and-run car accident?
Yes. A police report can help document that a Durham hit-and-run crash was promptly reported and can record the location, vehicles, occupants, witnesses,…
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Can a new insurance representative affect how my personal injury claim is handled?
Yes. A new insurance representative may review the file differently, request missing documents, revisit disputed issues, or change the pace of communication.
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Who handles the bodily injury part of an auto insurance claim?
The insurance company’s bodily injury liability adjuster usually handles the injury portion of an auto insurance claim.
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What should I do if the insurance company is not responding to my personal injury claim?
Follow up in writing, confirm that the insurer received the claim materials, and ask for a response by a reasonable date.
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What should I do if I noticed injuries after a car accident instead of at the scene?
You can still report and document injuries that became noticeable after the crash.
