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Accident Q&A series
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Can my car accident claim move forward if a healthcare provider has not sent all my records yet? — Durham, NC
Yes. A car accident claim can continue moving forward while a healthcare provider’s records are outstanding, but a complete settlement demand or…
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Can I switch medical providers while my personal injury claim is still open? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a typical North Carolina personal injury claim, you may change medical providers while the claim remains open. The claim itself generally…
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Can I still pursue a claim if I am not sure who was at fault for the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. You may investigate and pursue a North Carolina motor vehicle accident claim even if you are not yet sure who caused the crash. Fault often…
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Can I still make a claim if I am not sure how serious my injuries are yet? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can usually report and begin investigating a North Carolina car accident claim before you know the full extent of your injuries. The…
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Can I pursue a personal injury claim if I am not sure how serious my injuries are yet? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can investigate and begin a personal injury claim even if the full extent of your injuries is not yet clear. However, it may be too early to…
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Can I keep getting treatment for accident injuries if my health insurance is no longer active? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to continue treatment after your health insurance ends, but you will need a provider willing to see you under another payment…
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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 person’s negligence caused the motor vehicle accident and your injuries. Under North…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another person’s negligence caused the car accident and your injuries. North Carolina law…
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Can emotional shock counseling be included in an accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Counseling expenses and accident-related emotional suffering may be included in a North Carolina personal injury claim when the evidence…
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Can another law firm work with a co-counsel attorney on my car accident case? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina law firm may work with a lawyer from another firm as co-counsel on a car accident case, but you should be told who will…
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Can an insurance company require a signed release before paying a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes. An insurance company will usually require a signed release before it pays a final personal injury settlement because the release ends the…
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Can an accident claim include pain that requires injections after physical therapy? — Durham, NC
Yes. A North Carolina accident claim may include ongoing pain, the cost of an injection, and related losses when the evidence connects them to the…
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Can a health insurance lien be negotiated after a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, a health insurance reimbursement claim can sometimes be negotiated after a personal injury case settles, particularly before the settlement…
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Why would a health insurance company ask for information about my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
A health insurance company usually asks about a personal injury claim to determine whether another person, business, or insurer may be responsible…
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Why does my personal injury lawyer send a letter of representation to my chiropractor? — Durham, NC
Your personal injury lawyer sends the letter to tell your chiropractor that the lawyer represents you in the injury claim and should receive…
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Why does my lawyer need a final lien amount before paying out my settlement? — Durham, NC
Your lawyer needs the final lien amount to determine how much of the settlement must be reserved for a health plan, government benefit program, or…
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What should I do if the insurance adjuster has not responded to my injury demand letter? — Durham, NC
Confirm that the adjuster received the complete demand package, then send a brief written follow-up asking for the claim’s status and a response…
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What should I do if my shoulder or rib pain continues and my doctor refers me to another medical provider? — Durham, NC
Follow your doctor’s referral instructions, keep each appointment, and describe your symptoms and crash history accurately to the referred provider.…
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What should I consider before settling a personal injury claim with an insurance company? — Durham, NC
Before settling, consider whether the offer fairly accounts for your documented injuries and losses, what will be deducted from the settlement, and…
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What should I check before approving a pre-demand verification in my car accident claim? — Durham, NC
Before approving a pre-demand verification, confirm that it accurately lists every accident-related medical provider, appointment, and date of…
