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Accident Q&A series
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How can I get my medical records after treatment for a car accident? — Durham, NC
You can usually get your medical records by sending a written request or signed authorization to the correct healthcare provider, along with enough…
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How can I get help with my car accident claim after being referred to a law firm? — Durham, NC
You can get help by confirming who referred you, scheduling an intake call, sharing basic crash and insurance information, and asking what the law…
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How can I correct or update medical records after a car accident if the provider's notes do not match what I actually experienced? — Durham, NC
You can usually start by requesting a copy of the record, identifying the exact entries that are wrong or incomplete, and asking the provider in…
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How are treatment charges from a chiropractor handled as part of an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Chiropractic charges may be part of a North Carolina injury claim if the care is connected to the accident, reasonably necessary, and supported by…
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Does it matter if the apartment complex and the company responding to the claim have different names? — Durham, NC
Yes, it can matter, but different names do not automatically end or invalidate your claim. In North Carolina apartment injury claims, the…
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Can two injured people be included in the same accident claim paperwork? — Durham, NC
Yes. Two injured people can often be listed under the same accident, insurance claim number, or law firm file, but each person usually has a separate…
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Can the other driver's insurance talk to me about getting my car out of storage if my lawyer is only handling the injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, they may be able to contact you about vehicle storage or repair logistics if your lawyer is only handling the injury claim, but you should…
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Can the other driver's insurance company keep contacting my spouse after I hired a lawyer? — Durham, NC
Usually, claim communications about your bodily injury claim should go through your lawyer once the insurance company knows you are represented. The…
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Can the insurance company review my injury claim after all my treatment records are collected? — Durham, NC
Yes. In many North Carolina personal injury claims, the insurance company reviews the injury claim after treatment records, itemized bills, and…
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Can my regular health coverage be used for emergency care after a car accident while my injury claim is pending? — Durham, NC
Yes. In many North Carolina car accident claims, your regular health coverage may be used for emergency care while the injury claim is still pending.…
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Can I wait until my medical treatment is finished before submitting an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Usually, you may wait to send a final injury demand until your treatment is complete or your future care is clearer, but you should not wait to open…
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Can I still recover compensation after a three-car collision if my injuries required emergency surgery? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to recover compensation after a three-car collision, even if one allegedly at-fault driver has died. In North Carolina,…
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Can I still pursue my claim if the property management company is now using a different business name? — Durham, NC
Yes, a name change or new business name does not automatically end a North Carolina personal injury claim. The key issue is identifying the correct…
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Can I still make a claim if the other driver hit me from behind in a construction zone? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to make a claim after a rear-end crash in a North Carolina construction zone. The key issues are whether the other driver…
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Can I still bring a claim if I was treated at the hospital and then followed up with a chiropractor for whiplash and back pain? — Durham, NC
Yes, a hospital visit followed by chiropractic care can still be part of a North Carolina personal injury claim. The key issues are whether the crash…
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Can I recover for injuries if the police report says both drivers were partly at fault? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still have options, but a police report saying both drivers were partly at fault creates a serious issue in North Carolina. North…
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Can I pursue both a bodily injury claim and MedPay after a rideshare accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. In many North Carolina rideshare accident claims, a person may pursue a bodily injury liability claim and a separate MedPay claim if applicable…
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Can I make a car accident injury claim for my child who was hurt as a passenger? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, a parent or legal guardian can usually pursue an injury claim for a child who was hurt as a passenger in a car accident. The…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was rear-ended while driving? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if you were rear-ended while driving in North Carolina and the crash caused injuries or other…
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Can I bring a claim for injuries from a recent car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a North Carolina injury claim after a recent car accident if another person’s careless driving caused injuries and…
