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Accident Q&A series
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What happens if one of my treating hospitals was left out of the records request? — Durham, NC
If one of your treating hospitals was left out of the records request, the claim can usually still move forward, but the missing provider should be…
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What happens if my lawyer requested records from the wrong hospital after my accident? — Durham, NC
Usually, this means the claim may be delayed, not destroyed. If the wrong hospital got the request, your lawyer normally needs to send a corrected…
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What happens if I was rear-ended and my neck pain and headaches did not fully show up until after the crash? — Durham, NC
Delayed neck pain and headaches after a rear-end crash do not automatically defeat a North Carolina injury claim. What usually matters is whether…
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What happens if I started having head pain days after a rear-end crash? — Durham, NC
Head pain that starts days after a rear-end crash can still matter in a North Carolina injury claim. What usually matters most is whether the…
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What happens if an emergency room sends me home and another hospital later finds broken bones? — Durham, NC
It may mean you should have the first hospital visit reviewed, but a later fracture diagnosis does not automatically prove malpractice. In North…
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What does it mean to settle my car accident case instead of filing a lawsuit? — Durham, NC
Settling your car accident case usually means you and the insurance company agree on a payment and sign paperwork to end the claim without filing a…
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How do medical bills and treatment records affect my accident claim? — Durham, NC
Medical bills and treatment records often play a major role in an accident claim because they help show what injuries were treated, when treatment…
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How do I prove my injuries were caused by a car accident if symptoms showed up later? — Durham, NC
You can still prove your injuries were caused by a car accident even if symptoms appeared later, but the claim usually depends on timing, medical…
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How do I prove my injuries came from the car accident if my pain got worse over the next few days? — Durham, NC
You can still prove your injuries came from the crash even if the pain became more noticeable over the next few days. In North Carolina, the key…
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How do I protect myself if the insurance company is already making me a settlement offer while I am still treating? — Durham, NC
The safest way to protect yourself is usually not to sign a bodily injury release while you are still treating and the full extent of your injuries…
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How do I make sure my medical records are requested from the correct hospital after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Start by confirming the exact hospital, campus, and records department before any request is sent. In North Carolina, hospital records are…
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How do I make sure all of my hospital and emergency room records are included in my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
The best way to make sure your hospital and emergency room records are included in a North Carolina personal injury claim is to identify every…
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How do I know whether the other driver may be responsible for my injuries? — Durham, NC
You may have a claim if the other driver failed to use reasonable care and that failure caused your injuries. In North Carolina, fault is especially…
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How do I know if a missed diagnosis after an injury is medical malpractice? — Durham, NC
A missed diagnosis after an injury may be medical malpractice in North Carolina if a medical provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care…
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How do I handle the insurance company after I hire a lawyer for a rear-end collision injury claim? — Durham, NC
After you hire a lawyer, the safest approach is usually to let your lawyer handle insurance communications about the rear-end collision claim. In a…
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How do disputed preexisting or unrelated health conditions affect my car accident settlement? — Durham, NC
Disputed preexisting or unrelated health conditions can reduce the part of a car accident settlement that the insurer agrees was caused by the crash,…
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How can I prove my injuries were caused by the crash if I kept working afterward? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to show that the crash caused your injuries even if you kept working. In a North Carolina injury claim, the key issue is…
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How can I get medical records if the hospital says there are no records for the dates I requested? — Durham, NC
If a hospital says it found no records for the dates you requested, that often means the request used the wrong treatment dates, the wrong facility…
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How are medical liens handled when a car accident case settles? — Durham, NC
When a North Carolina car accident case settles, valid medical liens usually must be identified and addressed before settlement money is fully…
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Can my lawyer use the medical bills and records I already have, or do they need to come directly from the treating facilities? — Durham, NC
Your lawyer can often review the medical bills and records you already have, but in many North Carolina personal injury claims it is still important…
