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Accident Q&A series
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What can I do if a medical provider does not respond to a records request? — Durham, NC
You can follow up in writing, confirm the provider received a valid authorization, ask whether a records vendor or fee is holding the request, and…
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What can I do as a passenger injured in someone else’s car accident? — Durham, NC
As an injured passenger in North Carolina, you may be able to bring an injury claim against the driver or drivers who caused the crash. The key…
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What approvals are needed before a child can receive a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
A child’s North Carolina personal injury settlement usually needs court approval before the settlement can be final and before money can be paid for…
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How is a child's personal injury settlement money protected after approval? — Durham, NC
A child’s personal injury settlement money is protected by the court-approved settlement order and the funding method the court allows. In North…
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How do medical scans and emergency room records affect my car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Medical scans and emergency room records can strongly affect a car accident injury claim because they help document what was checked, when symptoms…
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How do I know whether an insurance adjuster is making a fair settlement offer? — Durham, NC
You usually know an insurance adjuster’s settlement offer is worth serious consideration only after liability, medical documentation, lost income,…
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How do I find out which insurance claim covers my injuries after a car accident? — Durham, NC
The claim that covers your injuries is usually the at-fault driver’s bodily injury liability claim, but your own auto policy may also have medical…
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How can I prove my neck, back, and arm injuries were caused by the crash? — Durham, NC
You prove crash-related neck, back, and arm injuries by connecting the crash, your symptoms, your medical records, and your providers’ opinions in a…
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How can I protect my rights after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
You can protect your rights after a motor vehicle accident by preserving evidence, following North Carolina crash duties, documenting injuries and…
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How can I get my physical therapy records for an injury claim? — Durham, NC
You can usually get your physical therapy records by sending a signed medical authorization to the provider’s medical records department, not just…
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How can I get my medical records for a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
You can usually get medical records for a North Carolina personal injury claim by sending each provider a written request with a signed medical…
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How can I get missing medical records for my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
You can usually get missing medical records by sending a clear follow-up request with a signed authorization, confirming exactly what was sent, and…
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How are medical treatment records used in a car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Medical treatment records are used to connect your injuries to the crash, document the care you received, and support the damages part of a North…
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How are medical records used in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Medical records are used to connect your injuries, treatment, and losses to the incident that caused the claim. In a North Carolina personal injury…
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Can my lawyer request my medical records directly from my doctor? — Durham, NC
Yes. In most North Carolina personal injury claims, your lawyer can request medical records directly from your doctor or medical provider if you have…
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Can my attorney contact the insurance company to get claim and adjuster information after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. After a North Carolina car accident, your attorney can usually contact the insurance company to identify claim numbers, adjusters, coverage…
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Can I still make a claim if I went to the hospital the day after the accident instead of by ambulance? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, not leaving the crash scene by ambulance does not automatically prevent you from making a personal injury claim. The main…
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Can I still make a claim if I did not go to the hospital right after the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to make a claim even if you did not go to the hospital right after the crash. In North Carolina, a delay in treatment does…
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Can I reject an insurance settlement offer if it does not cover my losses? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can usually reject an insurance settlement offer if it does not fairly account for your injury-related losses, unless you have already…
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Can I recover compensation if I was wearing a seatbelt but still got hurt? — Durham, NC
Yes. Wearing a seatbelt does not prevent you from bringing a North Carolina personal injury claim if another driver caused the crash and your…
