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Accident Q&A series
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What information can a law firm share with a parent if the injured person is the client? — Durham, NC
Usually, a law firm cannot share case-specific information with a parent unless the injured client has authorized it or the parent has a legal role…
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What happens if the other driver was at fault in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
If the other driver was at fault, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim against that driver and usually their liability…
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What happens if an insurance company says my bodily injury claim is still under review but someone else says a check was already cut? — Durham, NC
A statement that a check was "cut" does not always mean your North Carolina bodily injury claim has been settled or paid. It may refer to a separate…
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What happens if a medical provider does not respond to a records request? — Durham, NC
A medical provider’s silence usually does not end a North Carolina personal injury claim, but it can slow down claim evaluation, settlement…
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What happens if a healthcare provider does not respond to a request for my medical records? — Durham, NC
A delayed or ignored medical records request can slow down a Durham personal injury claim, but it usually does not end the claim by itself. The next…
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What happens after a personal injury case settles? — Durham, NC
After a North Carolina personal injury case settles, the claim usually moves from negotiation to paperwork, lien review, payment, and final…
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What does a no-coverage letter mean for my car accident claim? — Durham, NC
A no-coverage letter usually means the insurance company is taking the position that a specific policy or coverage does not apply. If the letter says…
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What can I do if a medical provider does not respond to a records request for a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
You can follow up in writing, confirm the authorization and request details, ask for the records department or privacy officer, and document every…
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How do I make sure settlement updates go directly to my child? — Durham, NC
The clearest way is for your child to contact the attorney or claims handler directly, confirm their identity, and provide updated contact…
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How do I get my medical records to support a car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Request your complete treatment records and itemized billing records from each medical provider, usually by signing a written medical authorization…
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How can I protect my personal injury claim when an insurance adjuster is involved? — Durham, NC
You can protect your claim by keeping communications careful, saving everything in writing, documenting your injuries and losses, and avoiding broad…
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How can I get my urgent care medical records for an injury claim? — Durham, NC
You can usually get urgent care medical records by submitting a written records request or using the urgent care facility’s authorization or release…
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How can I get my medical records for a personal injury claim if the provider has not responded? — Durham, NC
You can usually renew the request, confirm the provider has a valid signed authorization, ask for the records in the correct format, and have your…
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How can I get my medical records for a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
You can usually get your medical records by sending a written request to the provider’s medical records or health information department with a…
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How can I get medical records needed to support a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
You can usually get medical records for a North Carolina personal injury claim by sending the provider a signed authorization, a clear written…
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How can I find out whether my child's personal injury case has settled? — Durham, NC
You can usually find out by contacting the attorney or law firm handling the child’s case in writing and asking for the current status, while…
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How can I confirm whether a bodily injury settlement check has actually been issued? — Durham, NC
You can confirm whether a bodily injury settlement check has been issued by asking the insurer, in writing, for the claim status, check date, check…
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How can I authorize my lawyer to obtain my medical records after a crash? — Durham, NC
You usually authorize your lawyer by signing a written medical records release that allows your health care provider to send records and billing…
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How are medical records used to prove injuries in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Medical records help prove what injuries were diagnosed, when treatment began, how symptoms changed, what care was provided, and how the injuries…
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How are medical bills handled after a car accident when medical payments coverage is unavailable? — Durham, NC
When medical payments coverage is unavailable, your car accident medical bills are usually handled through health insurance, direct billing, payment…
