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Accident Q&A series
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How can I document my injuries and treatment after a crash? — Durham, NC
Document your injuries by keeping complete medical records, itemized bills, appointment information, dated photographs, and a simple journal…
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How are my medical bills and records used in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Your medical records help show what injuries were reported, when treatment occurred, what providers observed, and whether follow-up care or referrals…
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Does my spouse’s health insurance matter if my injury settlement is in my name? — Durham, NC
Yes, your spouse’s health insurance may matter if you were covered under that plan or if it paid medical expenses related to your injury. The fact…
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Do I have to pick up my car accident settlement check in person, or can it be mailed to me? — Durham, NC
You generally do not have to pick up a car accident settlement check in person if the law firm or insurer offers to mail it. Before choosing…
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Can travel mileage for medical appointments be included in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Reasonable travel expenses for accident-related medical appointments may be included in a North Carolina personal injury claim when they are…
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Can the insurance company ask whether I was referred for more treatment after seeing an orthopedic provider? — Durham, NC
Yes. An insurance company may ask whether the orthopedic provider made another referral because that information can help clarify whether treatment…
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Can physical therapy records help support my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Physical therapy records can help document your symptoms, physical limitations, treatment history, attendance, and progress after an injury.…
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Can my personal injury settlement be finalized if the health insurance lien information is missing? — Durham, NC
A settlement agreement may sometimes be completed while health insurance lien information is still pending, but the settlement funds may not be ready…
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Can my child have a personal injury claim if they were hurt in the same car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. A child injured in the same car accident may have a personal injury claim that is separate from a parent’s claim. The claim generally depends on…
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Can my attorney request medical records from an affiliated physical therapy office? — Durham, NC
Yes. With a valid authorization from you, your attorney can request records from an affiliated physical therapy office. Whether the healthcare…
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Can I make a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim if another person’s careless conduct caused the car accident and you suffered injuries or…
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Can I get compensation if I was injured in a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if another person’s negligence caused your car accident and injuries. A North Carolina claim usually…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if someone else caused my accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another person or business failed to use reasonable care and caused your injuries. Under…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another driver or responsible party caused the accident and you suffered injuries or related…
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Can I ask for an explanation of my car accident settlement statement before accepting the check? — Durham, NC
Yes. You may ask for an itemized explanation of the settlement statement and the net amount before receiving, endorsing, or depositing the check. The…
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Can a business partnership bring a claim after a catastrophic motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, a business partnership may bring a claim for losses that belong directly to the partnership, such as damage to a partnership-owned vehicle or…
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Can a business be part of a personal injury claim after a catastrophic crash? — Durham, NC
Yes. A business may be part of a North Carolina personal injury claim if the driver was acting for the business, the business contributed to the…
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Will being on disability before a car accident affect an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, being on disability before a car accident can affect how a North Carolina injury claim is documented and valued, but it does not automatically…
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Why are medical bills and records important for an insurance demand? — Durham, NC
Medical records help show what injuries were reported, when treatment occurred, and how the condition affected you, while medical bills document the…
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What should I look for in a personal injury settlement release before signing it? — Durham, NC
Read the release carefully to confirm that it matches the settlement you accepted, identifies the correct parties and claims, states the correct…
