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Guidance written by the attorneys who handle the cases — on car accidents, insurance, liens, and what happens after an injury in North Carolina.
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Will a letter of representation affect how my medical bills are handled in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
A letter of representation can affect how a medical provider communicates about injury-related bills, but it does not automatically change who owes…
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What should I tell my lawyer if treatment is helping but I am still recovering from my injury? — Durham, NC
Tell your lawyer that treatment is helping, but explain what symptoms, limitations, and appointments remain. Also disclose that you are not taking…
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What should I do if the insurance company contacts me directly while I have a lawyer? — Durham, NC
Tell the insurance representative that you have a lawyer, provide your lawyer’s contact information, and avoid discussing the accident, your…
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What should I do if I still have back, rib, and side pain after a car accident? — Durham, NC
If you still have back, rib, or side pain after a car accident, seek medical attention if you believe you need it and accurately document your…
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What should I do if I still feel pain after starting physical therapy? — Durham, NC
Tell your treating providers accurately that the pain continues, including whether therapy provides only temporary relief. Follow their instructions…
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What should I do if I deleted photos of my car damage after an accident? — Durham, NC
Tell your legal team promptly, check for recoverable or shared copies, and preserve any other evidence of the vehicle damage. Deleted photos can be…
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What should I do if I can only take over-the-counter pain medication because of another medical condition? — Durham, NC
Tell your treating providers about the medical condition and make sure your records explain why you are using only over-the-counter pain relief. Do…
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What other evidence can help show car damage after an accident? — Durham, NC
If the original damage photos are missing, repair estimates, appraiser photographs, insurance inspection files, towing records, crash reports, video,…
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What medical records are important for a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
The most important records are those showing when you first reported symptoms, what providers observed, what tests were performed, and how the…
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What is a letter of representation and why does my doctor need one after an injury? — Durham, NC
A letter of representation is a written notice telling your medical provider that a law firm represents you in an injury claim. Your doctor’s office…
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What information should I keep track of while getting chiropractic treatment after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Keep a complete record of your chiropractic appointments, symptoms, treatment progress, prescribed medications, bills, missed work, and…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Gather identifying and insurance information, photographs, witness details, the crash report information, medical records, repair documents, and all…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather the drivers’ contact and insurance information, witness details, photographs, the crash report number, medical records, repair documents, and…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather the names and insurance details of everyone involved, witness contact information, photographs or video, the crash report number, medical…
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What happens to a medical payments subrogation lien in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
A medical payments subrogation lien is usually reviewed before personal injury settlement funds are distributed. The insurer must establish that it…
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What happens if the other driver caused the accident? — Durham, NC
If the other driver caused the accident, you may have a North Carolina claim for injuries and other losses caused by that driver’s negligence. You…
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What happens if I stop taking medication but still need other injury treatment? — Durham, NC
Stopping prescribed medication does not automatically end a North Carolina personal injury claim or prove that you have recovered. Other care,…
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What does it mean when a law firm is verifying liens before resolving an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Verifying liens means the law firm is identifying and reviewing claims that medical providers, benefit plans, insurers, or government programs may…
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Should I keep going to treatment if chiropractic care is helping my injury symptoms? — Durham, NC
If chiropractic care is helping, discuss continued treatment and your progress with the health care provider managing your care. Treatment decisions…
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Should I document my pain and symptoms between physical therapy visits? — Durham, NC
Yes. A brief, accurate symptom log can help show what you experience between physical therapy visits, how long any improvement lasts, and how the…
