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Accident Q&A series
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How do I show that I had no other accident-related medical treatment? — Durham, NC
You usually show this by giving a clear, complete treatment history and supporting it with records, bills, account ledgers, and insurance documents.…
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How do I prove my injuries came from an accident? — Durham, NC
You prove that your injuries came from an accident by connecting the event, your symptoms, your medical care, and your losses with clear…
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How do I deal with insurance after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Deal with insurance carefully, in writing when possible, and with a clear record of what happened, your vehicle damage, your injuries, and your…
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How can I prove my back and neck pain came from a car accident if it was only mentioned during a routine checkup? — Durham, NC
You can try to prove the connection by building a clear timeline from the crash to the first medical note, then supporting it with medical records,…
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How can I find out what happened in the other driver’s traffic or criminal case after an accident? — Durham, NC
You can usually check the other driver’s North Carolina traffic or criminal case through the clerk of court for the county where the charge was…
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How can I document the value and type of a wheelchair damaged in an accident? — Durham, NC
Document the wheelchair with clear photos, identifying information, purchase records, repair or replacement estimates, and any paperwork showing who…
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How are my medical records used in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Your medical records are used to connect your injuries, treatment, bills, and recovery to the accident. In a North Carolina personal injury claim,…
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How are medical records used in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Medical records are used to show what injuries were reported, when treatment began, what care was provided, and how the injuries may relate to the…
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Do I need the other driver’s court disposition for my car accident case? — Durham, NC
You may not always need the other driver’s court disposition, but it can be useful in a Durham car accident injury claim. A traffic or criminal court…
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Can the outcome of the other driver’s court case help my car accident claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, the other driver’s court result can help a Durham car accident claim, but it usually does not decide the injury claim by itself. Under North…
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Can my personal injury claim move forward after my treatment is complete? — Durham, NC
Yes. Once your treatment is complete, a North Carolina personal injury claim often moves into the documentation and demand stage. The important…
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Can my parent bring a personal injury claim after a golf cart malfunction caused an injury? — Durham, NC
Yes, your parent may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim if the golf cart malfunction was caused by someone else’s negligence, a…
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Can medical payments coverage increase what I receive from a car accident settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, medical payments coverage may increase the total money available after a Durham car accident, but it usually does not force the at-fault…
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Can I still recover compensation if I did not miss work after the accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, lost wages are only one possible type of damage, and you may still have a claim for medical bills,…
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Can I make a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident if you were injured and another person or company may be legally…
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Can I contact my medical providers myself to help get records for my injury case? — Durham, NC
Yes. If your North Carolina injury case is waiting on medical bills or treatment records, you may often contact your providers to help confirm the…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident if the other driver may be at fault? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a North Carolina car accident if another driver’s negligence caused your injuries and…
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Can an estate recover the cost to repair or replace a wheelchair damaged in an accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, an estate may be able to recover reasonable property damage for a wheelchair damaged in an accident if the estate can show ownership or…
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Can a single follow-up appointment be included in my personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. A single follow-up appointment can usually be included in a North Carolina personal injury claim if it was related to the accident, reasonable,…
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Can a personal injury settlement move forward if the health plan’s subrogation position is still unclear? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina personal injury settlement may sometimes continue moving forward while a health plan’s subrogation position is still being…
