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Accident Q&A series
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How do I separate accident-related treatment from treatment for an unrelated medical condition? — Durham, NC
Separate the care by creating a clear, accurate record of which symptoms, visits, tests, and charges relate to the accident and which relate to the…
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How do I handle a totaled vehicle when my attorney is only managing the personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
You will usually need to communicate directly with the property-damage adjuster if your attorney represents you only for the personal injury claim.…
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How do I document ongoing wrist pain and other symptoms after a crash? — Durham, NC
Document ongoing wrist pain by reporting it accurately at each medical visit, following your providers’ instructions, and keeping a dated record of…
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How can physical therapy records help prove my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Physical therapy records can help connect your reported injuries to the accident and document how those injuries affected your movement, daily…
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How can I recover compensation if I was hurt in a car accident? — Durham, NC
You may recover compensation by showing that another person’s negligence caused the crash, connecting your injuries to the accident, and documenting…
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How can I prove my wrist, knee, hip, and shoulder pain are related to the accident? — Durham, NC
You can strengthen the connection by creating a clear, consistent medical record showing when each symptom began, how it changed, and whether the…
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How can I prove my neck pain and headaches were caused by a car accident if I did not get medical treatment right away? — Durham, NC
A delay in treatment does not automatically prevent you from proving that a car accident caused your neck pain and headaches. You can strengthen the…
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How can I prove lost wages when my payments arrive on a delayed or staggered schedule? — Durham, NC
You can prove lost wages by showing when you performed the work, when payment was normally expected, what the accident prevented you from earning,…
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How can I make sure my treatment is properly documented for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Make sure your medical chart accurately records when the injury occurred, the symptoms you reported, how those symptoms changed, and how the injury…
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How can I get my medical records if the hospital says it cannot find them? — Durham, NC
Ask the hospital’s Health Information Management or medical records department to search again using your full identifying information, the exact…
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How are medical records used in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Medical records help document your injuries, symptoms, treatment, and recovery after an accident. They may also help connect the accident to your…
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Can x-rays and primary care records help support an injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. X-rays and primary care records can help connect your reported symptoms, medical evaluation, and expenses to a Durham car accident. They are…
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Can my personal injury claim move forward if some medical records are missing? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury claim can usually continue while missing medical records are being located, but an incomplete file may make it…
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Can my personal injury claim include medical treatment records from a single provider? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury claim can rely on records and bills from one medical provider if that is the only provider who treated the…
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Can my lawyer contact the insurance company before all of my medical records are received? — Durham, NC
Yes. A lawyer can usually notify or communicate with an insurance company before receiving every medical record and bill. However, the lawyer may…
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Can I still have a personal injury claim if I had a preexisting back condition before the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes. A preexisting back condition does not automatically prevent you from bringing a North Carolina personal injury claim. You may seek compensation…
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Can I pursue an injury claim if the crash initially seemed minor but my neck pain appeared the next morning? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to pursue an injury claim even if the crash seemed minor and your neck pain did not appear until the next morning. A short delay…
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Can I include pain that showed up after the accident in my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, pain that appeared after an accident may be included in a North Carolina personal injury claim if the evidence reasonably connects it to the…
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Can I include emergency room visits, ambulance transport, and follow-up appointments in my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury claim may include ambulance transport, emergency room care, and follow-up appointments when the services were…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another person’s negligence caused the motor vehicle accident and your injuries. A…
