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Accident Q&A series
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Can I wait to settle a car accident claim until I know whether my injuries will fully heal? — Durham, NC
Yes, in many North Carolina car accident claims, it makes sense to wait until your condition is clearer before settling. Once you sign a full…
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Can I sue a hospital for missing fractures after telling me I only had sprains? — Durham, NC
Possibly, but a missed-fracture claim against a hospital in North Carolina usually requires more than showing the first emergency room was wrong. You…
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Can I submit a new medical records request after learning the original date range did not match the patient's treatment? — Durham, NC
Yes. If the first request used the wrong treatment dates and the provider reported no records, you can usually submit a corrected medical records…
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Can I still recover compensation if there was a gap in my physical therapy after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to recover compensation after a gap in physical therapy, but the gap can make a North Carolina car accident claim harder…
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Can I still recover compensation if the crash started when one vehicle hit another car before crossing into our lane? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to recover compensation in North Carolina even if the vehicle that hit you first collided with another car. The key…
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Can I still pursue an injury claim if I only went to the hospital once and then treated with a chiropractor? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to pursue an injury claim in North Carolina if you went to the hospital once and later treated with a chiropractor. That…
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Can I still make a claim if I was rear-ended but did not go to the hospital the same day? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to make a claim after a rear-end crash even if you did not go to the hospital the same day. In North Carolina, the key…
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Can I recover compensation for injuries caused by a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation after a motor vehicle accident in Durham if another person or company legally caused the crash and your…
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Can I recover compensation after a rear-end accident if I do not have health insurance? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to recover compensation after a rear-end accident in North Carolina even if you do not have health insurance. Not having…
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Can I pursue a claim if the other driver's insurance never contacted me? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, you can still pursue an injury claim even if the other driver’s insurance company never reached out to you. The key issues…
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Can I make an injury claim if I was a passenger and another driver hit the side where I was sitting? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make an injury claim as a passenger if another driver caused the crash that hit your side of the vehicle. In North Carolina,…
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Can I bring a claim if my condition got worse after the first hospital discharged me? — Durham, NC
Yes, possibly. In North Carolina, a worsening condition after an emergency room discharge can support a medical malpractice claim if the first…
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What should I do if an insurance offer letter has my child's name wrong and lists a passenger who was not in my car? — Durham, NC
Do not sign the insurance papers until the errors are corrected and you understand exactly whose claims the documents are trying to settle. In a…
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What should I do after a car accident if I was hurt but did not go to the hospital right away? — Durham, NC
You may still have a valid North Carolina injury claim even if you did not go to the hospital from the crash scene. The key issues are whether you…
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What medical records should I gather for a car accident case involving ongoing hospital treatment? — Durham, NC
You should gather the full hospital chart, itemized bills, imaging records, discharge papers, follow-up visit records, and any health insurance…
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What medical records or information do we need before moving forward with an injury claim? — Durham, NC
You usually do not need every final record before starting an injury claim, but you do need enough medical information to show what treatment…
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What medical records do I need for a car accident claim if I had emergency room treatment and follow-up chiropractic care? — Durham, NC
You usually need the full set of records and bills from every provider who treated you after the crash, including the emergency room and your…
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What medical records and other evidence do I need for a car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
For a North Carolina car accident injury claim, the most helpful proof usually includes your medical records, medical bills, crash report, photos,…
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What is the difference between a property damage claim and a bodily injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
A property damage claim pays for damage to the vehicle and other personal property, while a bodily injury claim involves physical injuries, medical…
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What is a demand in a personal injury case, and what does it tell the insurance company? — Durham, NC
A demand is a formal settlement package sent to the insurance company that explains why the claim should be paid and what amount is being requested…
