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Accident Q&A series
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How can I get my medical records for a personal injury claim?
You can usually get your medical records by sending a written request to the provider’s medical records or health information department with a signed…
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How can I get medical records needed to support a personal injury claim?
You can usually get medical records for a North Carolina personal injury claim by sending the provider a signed authorization, a clear written request, and…
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How can I find out whether my child's personal injury case has settled?
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 providing…
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How can I confirm whether a bodily injury settlement check has actually been issued?
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 number if…
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How can I authorize my lawyer to obtain my medical records after a crash?
You usually authorize your lawyer by signing a written medical records release that allows your health care provider to send records and billing information…
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How are medical records used to prove injuries in a personal injury claim?
Medical records help prove what injuries were diagnosed, when treatment began, how symptoms changed, what care was provided, and how the injuries affected…
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How are medical bills handled after a car accident when medical payments coverage is unavailable?
When medical payments coverage is unavailable, your car accident medical bills are usually handled through health insurance, direct billing, payment plans,…
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Can urgent care records help prove that my injuries were caused by an accident?
Yes. Urgent care records can help connect your injuries to an accident, especially when the visit happened soon after the event and the chart accurately…
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Can the insurance company discuss my car accident claim directly with my attorney?
Yes. If you have authorized an attorney to represent you in a North Carolina car accident claim, the insurance company can usually discuss the claim directly…
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Can my treatment records be used to prove injuries from a car accident?
Yes. Treatment records are often important evidence in a North Carolina car accident injury claim because they can help show what injuries were reported, when…
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Can my lawyer request my urgent care records after an accident?
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, your lawyer can usually request your urgent care records if you have authorized the provider to release them.
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Can medical records help prove injuries in a personal injury case?
Yes. Medical records can be some of the most important evidence in a North Carolina personal injury case because they help show what injuries were reported,…
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Can I still pursue an injury claim if there is no medical payments coverage?
Yes. No medical payments coverage usually means there is no separate first-party auto benefit to pay accident-related medical bills as they come in, but it…
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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 after a car accident in North Carolina if another person’s negligence caused your injuries and you can…
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Can confusion about a property damage payment affect my separate bodily injury claim?
Yes, confusion about a property damage payment can affect a separate bodily injury claim if it creates a dispute about what was settled or released.
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Can a property damage representative discuss my bodily injury claim with other people involved in the accident?
Usually, an insurance representative may communicate with people involved in a crash to investigate claims, but they should not misstate the status of your…
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Can a parent get updates about a child's personal injury claim?
Sometimes, but not automatically. In North Carolina, whether a parent can receive updates about a child's personal injury claim depends on the child's age,…
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Why does a personal injury settlement release need to be notarized?
A personal injury settlement release is often notarized so the insurance company has proof that the right person personally signed the document and…
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What should I do if some medical treatment from my car accident is missing from the records my lawyer received?
Tell your lawyer right away, identify the missing treatment as specifically as you can, and ask whether a separate request should be sent for the transport or…
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What should I do if a personal injury firm says my car accident case may need litigation?
Treat it as a sign that deadlines, disputed fault, insurance position, or proof problems need prompt review before time runs out.
