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Can my lawyer request my medical records from my healthcare provider?
Yes. Your lawyer can usually request medical records from a healthcare provider after you sign a valid authorization or direct the provider to send the…
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Can my lawyer request my medical records for my personal injury case?
Yes. Your lawyer can usually request medical records for a North Carolina personal injury case after receiving your written authorization.
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Can my health plan claim part of my personal injury settlement for medical bills it paid?
Yes, a health plan may have a right to reimbursement from a personal injury settlement for injury-related medical bills it paid.
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Can my car accident claim move forward if a healthcare provider has not sent all my records yet?
Yes. A car accident claim can continue moving forward while a healthcare provider’s records are outstanding, but a complete settlement demand or final…
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Can I switch medical providers while my personal injury claim is still open?
Yes. In a typical North Carolina personal injury claim, you may change medical providers while the claim remains open.
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Can I still pursue a claim if I am not sure who was at fault for the accident?
Yes. You may investigate and pursue a North Carolina motor vehicle accident claim even if you are not yet sure who caused the crash.
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Can I still make a claim if I am not sure how serious my injuries are yet?
Yes. You can usually report and begin investigating a North Carolina car accident claim before you know the full extent of your injuries.
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Can I pursue a personal injury claim if I am not sure how serious my injuries are yet?
Yes. You can investigate and begin a personal injury claim even if the full extent of your injuries is not yet clear.
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Can I keep getting treatment for accident injuries if my health insurance is no longer active?
Yes, you may be able to continue treatment after your health insurance ends, but you will need a provider willing to see you under another payment arrangement.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another person’s negligence caused the motor vehicle accident and your injuries.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another person’s negligence caused the car accident and your injuries.
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Can emotional shock counseling be included in an accident injury claim?
Yes. Counseling expenses and accident-related emotional suffering may be included in a North Carolina personal injury claim when the evidence connects them to…
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Can another law firm work with a co-counsel attorney on my car accident case?
Yes. A North Carolina law firm may work with a lawyer from another firm as co-counsel on a car accident case, but you should be told who will represent you,…
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Can an insurance company require a signed release before paying a personal injury settlement?
Yes. An insurance company will usually require a signed release before it pays a final personal injury settlement because the release ends the covered claim…
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Can an accident claim include pain that requires injections after physical therapy?
Yes. A North Carolina accident claim may include ongoing pain, the cost of an injection, and related losses when the evidence connects them to the accident…
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Can a health insurance lien be negotiated after a personal injury settlement?
Yes, a health insurance reimbursement claim can sometimes be negotiated after a personal injury case settles, particularly before the settlement funds are…
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Why would a health insurance company ask for information about my personal injury claim?
A health insurance company usually asks about a personal injury claim to determine whether another person, business, or insurer may be responsible for medical…
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Why does my personal injury lawyer send a letter of representation to my chiropractor?
Your personal injury lawyer sends the letter to tell your chiropractor that the lawyer represents you in the injury claim and should receive case-related…
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Why does my lawyer need a final lien amount before paying out my settlement?
Your lawyer needs the final lien amount to determine how much of the settlement must be reserved for a health plan, government benefit program, or medical…
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What should I do if the insurance adjuster has not responded to my injury demand letter?
Confirm that the adjuster received the complete demand package, then send a brief written follow-up asking for the claim’s status and a response date.
