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Accident Q&A series
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How does ongoing physical therapy affect my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Ongoing physical therapy can support a personal injury claim by documenting your symptoms, functional limits, treatment progress, and…
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How does a property damage claim work when I am also getting medical treatment after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Your vehicle damage claim and bodily injury claim can usually move forward on separate tracks, so you generally do not have to finish medical…
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How do missed or delayed treatment appointments affect a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Missed or delayed treatment appointments can make a personal injury claim harder to document, but they do not automatically end the claim. An insurer…
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How do I know who is responsible for my car accident? — Durham, NC
Responsibility usually depends on which driver failed to use reasonable care or violated a traffic rule and whether that conduct caused the crash.…
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How do I keep my legal team updated about medical treatment after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Send brief, accurate updates whenever you see a new medical provider, receive a referral, miss an appointment, experience a significant change, or…
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How can I make sure my injury treatment is properly documented for my claim? — Durham, NC
Make sure each provider receives accurate information about your symptoms, prior conditions, medications, daily limitations, and response to care.…
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How can I document my pain and treatment efforts while I am looking for a medical provider? — Durham, NC
Keep a dated symptom journal and a separate record of each attempt to find care. Save provider messages, appointment requests, medication receipts,…
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How can I document my chiropractic treatment for a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Document chiropractic treatment by keeping complete visit records, itemized bills, payment information, appointment dates, provider instructions, and…
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How are vehicle damage photos used in a car accident demand? — Durham, NC
Vehicle damage photos are used to show where and how the vehicles were damaged, support the description of the collision, and give the insurance…
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How are MedPay liens handled in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
A claimed MedPay lien should be verified before money is withheld or paid from a North Carolina personal injury recovery. The review usually…
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How are chiropractic treatment records used in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Chiropractic treatment records may help document your reported symptoms, examination findings, treatment history, progress, and related charges after…
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Do I need to see a chiropractor for my car accident injury claim, or can I use another type of provider? — Durham, NC
No. A North Carolina car accident claim does not require you to receive chiropractic treatment. You may use another appropriately licensed provider,…
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Do I have to send pictures of my damaged car to the insurance company after an accident? — Durham, NC
Not always, but an insurance company may reasonably request photographs or an inspection before evaluating vehicle damage. A repair estimate can…
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Can prescribed medication be included as part of my injury treatment records? — Durham, NC
Yes. A prescribed medication can be included in the documentation for a North Carolina personal injury claim when it relates to the injury and…
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Can physical therapy records help support my personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Yes. Physical therapy records can help document your symptoms, physical limitations, treatment attendance, progress, and related charges. Under North…
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Can physical therapy and chiropractic care be included in my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Physical therapy and chiropractic care may be included in a North Carolina personal injury claim when the treatment and related charges are…
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Can photos from my spouse's phone be used to support my car accident claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Photos stored on your spouse’s phone may support your North Carolina car accident claim, even if the copies on your phone were deleted. Their…
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Can my personal injury lawyer contact my chiropractor or medical provider about my treatment records? — Durham, NC
Yes. With your permission, your personal injury lawyer may contact a chiropractor or other medical provider to deliver a representation notice,…
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Can my injury claim be affected if I have trouble finding a chiropractor after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, a delay in treatment can affect how an insurer evaluates your injury claim, but trouble finding a chiropractor does not automatically defeat it.…
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Can my car accident claim be affected if I stop or pause medical treatment? — Durham, NC
Yes. A pause in medical treatment can affect a North Carolina car accident claim because an insurer may question the seriousness of the injury,…
