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Accident Q&A series
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How do chiropractic bills and records get included in a car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Chiropractic bills and records are usually included by obtaining a complete treatment file and itemized billing statement, reviewing them for…
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How can I set up a structured settlement for a child after a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
A structured settlement for a child is usually arranged by selecting a future payment schedule, confirming the insurer’s participation, and obtaining…
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How can I help move my personal injury claim forward before a demand is submitted? — Durham, NC
Return the requested document promptly, completely, and accurately, and keep your law firm updated about medical care, bills, missed work, and new…
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How are medical records and bills used in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Medical records help show what injuries were reported, when treatment occurred, what providers observed, and how the injuries affected you. Medical…
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How are injury claims handled separately from car repair after a crash? — Durham, NC
A bodily injury claim and a vehicle property damage claim are usually handled as separate parts of the same North Carolina car accident case. The…
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Does a spouse need to sign a personal injury settlement release if I am not married? — Durham, NC
No. If you are not legally married, there is no spouse who ordinarily needs to sign your personal injury settlement release. Ask the insurance…
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Do I need to keep sending new treatment information if I continue seeing a doctor after an accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. If you continue receiving care, keep your law firm informed about new providers, facilities, referrals, visits, and discharge dates. You usually…
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Can missing paperwork delay an insurance demand in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Yes. Missing paperwork can delay an insurance demand because the attorney may need the document to collect records, verify damages, or present a…
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Can I use an electronic signature for a personal injury settlement release? — Durham, NC
Yes, a personal injury settlement release can generally be signed electronically in North Carolina when the parties agree to use electronic records…
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Can I recover compensation for lacerations and chiropractic treatment after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, compensation may be available for lacerations and chiropractic treatment when another party caused the car accident and the injuries and…
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Can I receive a settlement check before signing the release? — Durham, NC
Yes, an insurer may send a settlement check before receiving a signed release, but that does not usually mean you can deposit or use the money…
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Can I pursue compensation for a hand injury after an accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may pursue compensation for a hand injury if another person or business was legally responsible for the accident and the evidence connects…
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Can I get a rental car while my damaged vehicle is being inspected? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to get a rental car while the insurer inspects your damaged vehicle, especially when the vehicle cannot be safely or reasonably…
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Can I contact my medical provider to help get my records sent for my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. You may contact your medical provider to confirm that a records request was received, ask whether anything is missing, and request that the…
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Can I bring a wrongful death claim if a relative died because of someone else's negligence? — Durham, NC
Possibly, but in North Carolina the claim generally must be filed by the deceased person’s court-appointed personal representative or collector, not…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was taken by ambulance after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. Being taken by ambulance does not prevent you from bringing a North Carolina personal injury claim, and the ambulance records and charges may…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if a rear-end crash reopened my C-section incision? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim if a rear-end crash reopened or worsened a healing C-section incision. The key…
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Can funeral expenses be reimbursed from a wrongful death settlement or estate? — Durham, NC
Yes. Reasonable funeral and burial expenses may be included in a North Carolina wrongful death claim, and valid funeral expenses may also be paid…
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Can an insurance company require me to sign a release before paying a settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes. An insurance company may usually make a signed release a condition of paying a negotiated personal injury settlement. The release commonly ends…
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Can a wrongful death case be filed if there may be more than one responsible party? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina wrongful death case may be brought against more than one person or business when evidence supports a legal claim that each…
