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Accident Q&A series
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What happens if the other driver's deposition is postponed in my car accident case?
A postponed deposition usually means the other driver’s sworn questioning will be rescheduled; it does not normally end or weaken your car accident case by…
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What happens if the insurance company makes a settlement offer after reviewing my injury claim?
The offer does not automatically settle your claim. You may accept it, reject it, request more information, or make a counteroffer after reviewing the amount,…
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What happens if my pain or symptoms come back after I finish treatment?
If pain or symptoms return after you finish treatment, what happens to your North Carolina personal injury claim often depends on whether the claim has…
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What happens if I am treating with a chiropractor after a car accident and do not have health insurance?
You may continue chiropractic treatment without health insurance if the provider agrees, but you generally remain responsible for the bills even if another…
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What happens after my lawyer sends updated medical information to the insurance company?
The insurance adjuster usually reviews the new records and bills, updates the claim evaluation, and decides whether to request more information, continue…
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What happens after I finish medical treatment for a personal injury claim?
After treatment ends, the next steps usually include collecting final medical records and itemized bills, reviewing the documents for accuracy, preparing a…
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Should I tell my lawyer if physical therapy is helping but I still need pain medication?
Yes. Tell your lawyer both that physical therapy is helping and that you still use pain medication.
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How does ongoing chiropractic treatment affect my personal injury claim?
Ongoing chiropractic treatment can help document your symptoms, limitations, progress, and accident-related expenses, but treatment alone does not prove that…
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How does finishing physical therapy affect my personal injury claim?
Finishing physical therapy often gives your personal injury claim a clearer medical record because the provider can document your progress, remaining…
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How does a charge against another motorist affect my car accident injury claim?
A charge against another motorist may support your car accident injury claim, but it does not automatically prove civil liability or require an insurer to pay…
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How do my neck and lower back treatment records affect my personal injury claim?
Your treatment records can help show when your neck and lower back symptoms began, how they changed, what care you received, and how the injuries affected…
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How do my chiropractic visits and prescriptions affect my personal injury claim?
Your chiropractic visits and prescriptions can help document your symptoms, treatment history, medical expenses, and recovery after an injury.
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How do missed or spaced-out treatment visits affect my personal injury claim?
Missed or widely spaced treatment visits can raise questions about the seriousness, cause, or duration of your injuries, but they do not automatically defeat…
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How do I prove my back, neck, leg, and wrist symptoms were caused by the car accident?
You prove causation by connecting the collision to your symptoms through prompt medical records, a consistent history, provider findings, prior health…
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How do I make sure only one lawyer is representing me in my injury claim?
Choose the lawyer or law firm you want, review every document you signed, and notify the other firm in writing that it is not authorized to represent you.
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How do I know whether a settlement offer in a personal injury case is reasonable?
A settlement offer may be reasonable if it fairly accounts for the supported harm, available insurance, disputed facts, legal risks, and amounts that must be…
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How do I document that I completed treatment and was released from care?
Document the end of treatment by obtaining the final visit note or discharge summary from each provider, along with complete treatment records and itemized…
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How can numbness and tingling in my fingers affect my personal injury claim?
Numbness and tingling may affect your personal injury claim if reliable medical evidence connects those symptoms to the incident and shows how they affect…
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How can I document ongoing hand swelling after a car accident for my injury claim?
Document the swelling with dated photographs, accurate notes about how it affects your daily activities, and records from your orthopedic follow-up.
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How can I ask the insurance company to make a settlement offer while I am still treating?
You can send the insurance adjuster a written treatment update and ask the company to evaluate the information currently available and make an offer.
