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Accident Q&A series
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How do I document recurring symptoms after an accident injury? — Durham, NC
Document recurring symptoms by keeping a steady, honest record of what you feel, when it happens, what activities are affected, and what treatment or…
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How do I deal with insurance after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Deal with insurance carefully, keep records, and avoid giving broad statements before you understand the claim. In North Carolina, fault, available…
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How can ongoing back pain affect my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Ongoing back pain can affect a North Carolina personal injury claim by changing the medical evidence, the timing of settlement discussions, and the…
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How can my medical treatment records affect my personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Medical treatment records can strongly affect a North Carolina personal injury case because they help show what injuries were reported, what care was…
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How can I show that a car accident made my neck and back pain worse when I had prior neck treatment? — Durham, NC
You usually show this by comparing your condition before and after the crash, gathering complete medical records, and getting a clear medical opinion…
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Do I need to provide my entire medical history for a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
No, you usually do not need to hand over your entire medical history at the start of a North Carolina personal injury claim. You generally need…
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Do I need a primary care referral to continue treatment for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Not always. North Carolina personal injury law does not usually require a primary care referral just to continue an injury claim, but a referral may…
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Can the insurance company require me to give a recorded statement after a car accident if I have a lawyer? — Durham, NC
Usually, the other driver’s insurance company cannot make you give a recorded statement after a Durham car accident when you already have a lawyer;…
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Can physical therapy or chiropractic treatment be part of my injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, physical therapy or chiropractic treatment may be part of a North Carolina car accident injury claim if the treatment is connected to the crash,…
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Can pain and suffering include anxiety about driving after a crash? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, pain and suffering may include anxiety, nervousness, fear, and loss of enjoyment of life when those…
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Can my lawyer file an insurance claim for me after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. If you have authorized a lawyer to represent you after a North Carolina car accident, the lawyer may contact the auto insurer, open a claim, or…
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Can medical records unrelated to my accident be requested in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Yes, medical records that seem unrelated to your accident may sometimes be requested, especially if they could relate to prior symptoms, causation,…
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Can medical payments coverage add to my car accident settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes. Medical payments coverage can add money to the total recovery after a North Carolina car accident because it is usually a separate first-party…
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Can I still recover compensation if a car accident made my preexisting arthritis pain worse? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to recover compensation if a North Carolina car accident made preexisting arthritis pain worse. The key issue is proving…
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Can I still pursue a personal injury claim if the insurance company already has a claim number? — Durham, NC
Yes. A claim number usually means the insurance company has opened an internal file; it does not mean your North Carolina personal injury claim is…
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Can I still bring a car accident injury claim if my doctor says my pain is from arthritis? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to bring a North Carolina car accident injury claim if the crash aggravated or activated arthritis or caused a different…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident if I was hurt? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a car accident if another person’s careless driving caused your injuries. In North…
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Can I accept a personal injury settlement offer for my child? — Durham, NC
You can usually agree in principle to a settlement offer for your child, but you may not be able to finally settle the child’s personal injury claim…
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Can health insurance claim part of my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, health insurance may be able to claim part of a personal injury settlement, but it depends on the type of health plan and the legal basis for…
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Can gaps or changes in medical treatment affect my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Gaps or changes in medical treatment can affect a North Carolina personal injury claim because insurers often use them to question whether the…
