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Accident Q&A series
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What proof do I need to show lost wages if I tried to keep working after the accident but earned less? — Durham, NC
You can support a lost-wage claim even if you continued working, provided you can show that the accident-related injury caused you to earn less. The…
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What medical records should I gather after receiving physical therapy for an injury? — Durham, NC
Gather the complete physical therapy chart, not just visit summaries. Important items include the initial evaluation, treatment plan, daily notes,…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Gather the crash report, driver and insurance details, photographs, witness information, medical and therapy records, bills, proof of missed work,…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather the crash report information, driver and insurance details, photographs, witness contacts, medical documents, vehicle records, and every…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather the other drivers’ identifying and insurance information, witness contact details, photographs or video, the crash report information, medical…
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What information does my lawyer need to send to the insurance company after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Your lawyer will usually send a letter identifying each injured client, the accident, the insurance claim, and the law firm’s role. The letter…
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What information do I need to provide to confirm whether there is a medical lien on my settlement? — Durham, NC
You will usually need to provide your full identifying information, the date and type of accident, health-plan details, and a signed authorization. A…
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What happens if the health plan cannot find my subrogation claim after my injury case settles? — Durham, NC
The health plan’s inability to find your file does not necessarily mean that its subrogation or reimbursement claim has disappeared. The request may…
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What happens if my medical records are kept by a centralized records department? — Durham, NC
A centralized records department can often process one request for several locations within the same healthcare system, but it may not control…
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What happens if government health coverage cannot find my account information for a settlement lien review? — Durham, NC
If a government health program cannot find your account, that usually means the lien review needs better or corrected identifying information—not…
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What happens if a medical provider changed names and my treatment records are missing from the demand package? — Durham, NC
Missing treatment records can leave the insurer with an incomplete picture of your injuries, care, and losses, but the problem often can be…
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What does it mean when my car accident settlement check is ready? — Durham, NC
It usually means the settlement funds have been received and the portion payable to you has been prepared for delivery. Before accepting the check,…
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How is pain and suffering evaluated when I still have weakness and sharp pain after being released by my doctor? — Durham, NC
Your pain and suffering may still be considered after your doctor releases you because a release does not necessarily mean that every symptom has…
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How do I start a bodily injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Start a bodily injury claim by notifying the appropriate auto insurer, providing basic crash information, and asking for the claim number and…
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How do I make sure all of my medical bills, MRI records, physical therapy records, and surgery records are included in my injury demand? — Durham, NC
Create a complete provider list, request both records and itemized bills from every facility, and compare the documents against a treatment timeline…
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How do I get my medical records from a physical therapy provider for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Send a written records request and a signed medical authorization that clearly identifies the physical therapy provider, treatment location, and date…
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How can I resolve a possible health insurance lien when my member information does not match the insurer’s records? — Durham, NC
Correct the identifying information and resubmit a written lien or subrogation inquiry with a copy of the insurance card, the subscriber’s details,…
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How can I protect my rights after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Protect your rights by documenting the accident, preserving evidence, keeping records of your injuries and expenses, and using care when…
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How can I protect my rights after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Protect your rights by reporting the crash when required, preserving evidence, documenting your injuries and expenses, notifying the appropriate…
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How can I protect my injury claim while the insurance company is reviewing it? — Durham, NC
Protect your claim by keeping communications organized, preserving evidence, documenting injuries and expenses, and avoiding statements or paperwork…
