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Accident Q&A series
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How can a medical provider confirm that a personal injury patient has an attorney? — Durham, NC
A medical provider can usually confirm representation by requesting a written letter of representation from the patient’s law firm and, when…
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How are MedPay claims handled when multiple people are injured in the same accident? — Durham, NC
MedPay claims are usually handled person by person, even when one insurance medical representative is coordinating claims for several injured people…
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Can the insurance company refuse to speak with me after I say I have an attorney? — Durham, NC
Yes. Once an insurance company learns that you have an attorney for a North Carolina personal injury claim, it may choose to communicate through your…
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Can passengers who went to the emergency room after a car accident recover medical bills if they did not have obvious physical injuries? — Durham, NC
Yes, passengers may be able to recover emergency room bills after a North Carolina car accident even if they did not have obvious visible injuries.…
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Can my passenger also make an injury claim for back and neck pain from the same accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. A passenger injured in the same North Carolina motor vehicle accident may usually bring a separate injury claim for back and neck pain, lost…
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Can my attorney speak directly with the insurance company about my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. If you are represented in a North Carolina injury claim, your attorney may usually speak directly with the insurance company or claim…
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Can my attorney communicate with the insurance company for me after an accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. If an attorney represents you in an active North Carolina personal injury claim, your attorney can usually communicate with the insurance…
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Can I still pursue an injury claim if the insurer has already agreed to pay for the vehicle damage? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, payment or agreement to pay for vehicle damage usually does not end a separate bodily injury claim by itself. The key caveat…
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Can I review my medical providers and bills before a demand is sent to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, it is reasonable and often helpful for you to review the provider list, medical bills, and records…
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Can I include ongoing nerve pain after shoulder surgery in my car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, ongoing nerve pain after shoulder surgery may be included in a North Carolina car accident injury claim if the evidence connects it to the…
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Can I get medical treatment for accident-related back pain if I do not have health insurance? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can seek medical treatment for accident-related back pain even if you do not have health insurance, but you may still be responsible for the…
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Can I find out what the at-fault driver told the insurance company if it conflicts with the police report? — Durham, NC
Usually, not automatically before a lawsuit. In a North Carolina car accident claim, the other driver’s insurance company may not voluntarily give…
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Can I bring an injury claim if I was rear-ended and the other driver may have been drunk? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a North Carolina injury claim after a rear-end crash, especially if the other driver failed to stop safely and…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was stabbed at a bus station? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after being stabbed at a bus station, but it depends on who may be legally responsible and…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was rear-ended while stopped at a red light? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another driver rear-ended you while you were stopped at a red light. In North Carolina, you…
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Can an insurance representative discuss MedPay benefits directly with an injured person’s attorney? — Durham, NC
Yes. An insurance representative generally may discuss MedPay benefits with the injured person’s attorney when the attorney represents that person…
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Can an injury demand be sent before every medical bill is collected? — Durham, NC
Yes, an injury demand can sometimes be sent before every medical bill is collected, but it is often risky. In a North Carolina personal injury claim,…
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Can a wrongful death claim be brought if the estate has not been opened yet? — Durham, NC
Usually, no lawsuit can be properly brought in North Carolina until someone has legal authority to act for the decedent’s estate. A wrongful death…
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Can a new law firm help with my car accident case if another attorney already has my information? — Durham, NC
Yes. A new law firm may be able to review or help with your North Carolina car accident injury claim even if another attorney already has your…
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What can I do if the other driver's insurance company refuses to pay because both drivers got tickets? — Durham, NC
You can ask the insurer to explain its denial in writing, gather evidence that shows why the other driver caused the crash, and have the claim…
