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Accident Q&A series
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Should my chiropractor bill my health insurance or wait to be paid from a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Usually, it is safer to understand both options before assuming your chiropractor should simply wait for a settlement. In North Carolina, some…
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How do my medical bills and records affect a settlement demand after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Your medical bills and records are often the core proof behind a car accident settlement demand. They help show what treatment you received, when you…
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How do I prove my injuries are related to the accident if I already had other medical issues? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to prove that the crash caused new injuries or made an older condition worse. In a North Carolina car accident claim, the…
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How do I make sure the right medical charges are being linked to my injury claim? — Durham, NC
You make sure the right medical charges are tied to your North Carolina injury claim by comparing each bill and lien claim to the treatment actually…
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How do I know whether the paperwork for my totaled car is legitimate and safe to sign? — Durham, NC
Maybe, but do not assume total-loss paperwork is safe to sign just because it came after your car was picked up. In North Carolina, some title and…
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How do I handle a personal injury claim when my spouse is still being evaluated by doctors? — Durham, NC
Usually, you should be careful about trying to fully settle a North Carolina injury claim before your spouse’s doctors have a clearer picture of the…
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How do I handle a car accident claim when the vehicle is titled in a relative's name but I was the one driving? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to pursue an injury claim even if the car is titled in a relative's name, but the property-damage part of the claim often…
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How do I get underinsured motorist benefits after a car accident claim is almost settled? — Durham, NC
Usually, you get underinsured motorist benefits in North Carolina only after the at-fault driver’s liability coverage has been exhausted by…
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How can ongoing problems with my arm affect my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Ongoing arm problems can matter a great deal in a North Carolina personal injury claim because they may show that the injury is more serious, lasts…
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How can I prove the other driver was at fault when police came to the scene? — Durham, NC
You can often use the police investigation as one important piece of proof, but it is usually not enough by itself. In a North Carolina car accident…
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Do I have to sign the insurance company's medical release, or can I limit it to records related to the accident? — Durham, NC
You usually do not have to sign a broad medical release that gives the insurance company access to your entire health history. In many North Carolina…
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Do I have a claim if my airbag did not deploy during a car accident and I was injured? — Durham, NC
Possibly. In North Carolina, an airbag that did not deploy may point to a product-related claim, but you may also have a separate injury claim…
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Can we wait to deal with the insurance company until we understand the full extent of the injuries? — Durham, NC
Yes, in many North Carolina injury claims it makes sense to avoid final settlement talks until the medical picture is clearer. But waiting does not…
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Can the insurance company respond with negotiation after receiving a demand letter? — Durham, NC
Yes. After receiving a demand letter, the insurance company may accept the demand, reject it, ask for more information, make a counteroffer, or begin…
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Can the insurance company combine my injury claim with my minor child's claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Usually, your injury claim and your minor child’s injury claim should be treated carefully as separate claims, even if they come from the same Durham…
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Can my lawyer use the records I already have instead of waiting for the provider to send them? — Durham, NC
Yes, your lawyer may be able to use copies you already have as a temporary step, especially to review treatment, track progress, and move parts of…
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Can my attorney request a breakdown of medical payments made on my car accident claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. In many North Carolina car accident claims, your attorney can ask for a breakdown showing what medical payments coverage has paid, which…
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Can I stop medical treatment for a car accident injury if I feel ready to move forward with my claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can decide to stop treatment, but that choice can affect your North Carolina car accident claim. Insurance companies often argue that a gap…
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Can I still make an injury claim for back and head injuries from a car accident if I had a lawyer before but lost contact afterward? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to pursue a North Carolina injury claim, but the key issues are whether the deadline has passed, what happened with the…
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Can I still bring a car accident claim if the police report was not completed until long after the crash? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to bring a North Carolina car accident claim even if the police report was completed much later. A delayed report does not…
