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Accident Q&A series
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What should I do if I was rear-ended and now have back, foot, and ankle injuries? — Durham, NC
Continue documenting your medical care, obtain the crash report, preserve evidence, and notify the appropriate insurers without guessing about fault…
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What should I do if I still need medical care after a rear-end collision? — Durham, NC
Continue obtaining care based on your medical providers’ instructions, and make sure each provider has an accurate history of the collision, your…
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What should I do if I start seeing a new medical provider after an accident? — Durham, NC
Tell your attorney promptly and provide the new medical provider’s name, contact information, first appointment date, and any forms the provider…
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What should I do if back pain from a car accident started the next day? — Durham, NC
Document when the back pain began, seek medical attention if you believe you need it, and accurately tell your medical providers that the symptoms…
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What should I do if another driver pulled out in front of me and caused a multi-vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Preserve evidence showing how the first driver’s movement caused the entire sequence, report the crash, document your injuries, and notify the…
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What should I do if a medical provider has not sent my records after a request? — Durham, NC
Confirm that the provider received a complete, signed request, then ask the records custodian for the request’s status and whether anything is…
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What should I do after a car accident if I already went to the doctor? — Durham, NC
After seeing a doctor, follow your medical provider’s instructions, keep records of your care and expenses, and preserve evidence from the crash. You…
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What should I consider before responding to an insurance company’s settlement offer? — Durham, NC
Before responding, consider whether the offer accounts for your documented injuries, medical expenses, lost income, future losses supported by…
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What medical records should I collect after an accident? — Durham, NC
Collect the complete chart and itemized bill from every provider who evaluated or treated accident-related symptoms, including hospitals, clinics,…
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What medical records do I need for a car accident injury claim involving back and nerve pain? — Durham, NC
You generally need the complete records from every provider who evaluated or treated your back and nerve symptoms, including visit notes, diagnostic…
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What happens if no one has explained what is going on with my car accident claim? — Durham, NC
A lack of explanation does not necessarily mean your car accident claim has been denied or closed, but you should ask for a clear written status…
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What happens if I verbally said yes to an insurance settlement but have not signed anything yet? — Durham, NC
A verbal “yes” may create a dispute about whether you accepted a settlement, even if you have not signed a release. Under North Carolina law, the…
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What happens if a medical lien amount is disputed in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
The disputed lien usually must be reviewed and resolved before the affected settlement funds can be released. The law firm may need to keep enough…
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What happens after my attorney receives my medical records for a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Your attorney will usually review the records and bills, organize the history of your care, and determine whether more information is needed before…
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What happens after I sign a settlement release with the insurance company? — Durham, NC
After the insurer receives your signed settlement release, it generally completes its internal processing and issues payment according to the…
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What happens after an insurance company makes a settlement offer in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
A settlement offer starts a decision-making process; it does not automatically resolve the personal injury claim. You and your attorney may review…
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What compensation can I seek after a car accident that caused a broken leg, spine injury, and surgery? — Durham, NC
You may seek compensation for accident-related medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning ability, pain and suffering, permanent limitations,…
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What compensation can I recover for neck pain, back pain, abdominal pain, and missed work after a rear-end accident? — Durham, NC
You may be able to seek compensation for crash-related medical expenses, lost income, physical pain, emotional distress, and certain out-of-pocket…
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Should I accept an injury settlement if part of the money is set aside for medical bills? — Durham, NC
Do not accept the offer until you understand what “set aside for medical bills” means in the written settlement terms. The reserved amount might pay…
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Should I accept a settlement offer from an insurance company after an injury claim? — Durham, NC
Do not accept an injury settlement until you understand what the offer covers, what you would receive after valid claims against the proceeds, and…
