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Accident Q&A series
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Do I need to give my lawyer updated medical provider information for my personal injury claim?
Yes. Updated medical provider information can be important to a North Carolina personal injury claim because your lawyer may need it to request records,…
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Can physical therapy records affect the value of my personal injury claim?
Yes. Physical therapy records can affect how an insurance company evaluates a North Carolina personal injury claim because they may show the length of…
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Can my lawyer contact my chiropractor about treatment related to my injury claim?
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, your lawyer can usually contact your chiropractor about case-related issues if you have authorized the release…
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Can my children bring injury claims if they were passengers and I was listed as the at-fault driver?
Yes, your children may still be able to bring injury claims even if you were listed as the at-fault driver.
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Can lingering back pain after an injury be included in a settlement?
Yes. Lingering back pain can be part of a North Carolina personal injury settlement if the evidence connects the pain to the injury and supports how it has…
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Can I start chiropractic treatment after a car accident if my lawyer has not sent a letter of representation yet?
Yes, a letter of representation is not usually a legal requirement before you begin chiropractic treatment after a North Carolina car accident.
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Can I settle my personal injury claim without filing a lawsuit?
Yes. Many North Carolina personal injury claims resolve through insurance negotiations before any lawsuit is filed.
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Can I recover compensation if another driver caused my car accident?
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if another driver’s negligence caused your car accident and you can connect the crash to your injuries and losses.
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Can I negotiate with the insurance company after sending medical records and a settlement demand?
Yes. After medical records, bills, and a settlement demand are sent, negotiation with the insurance company is a normal next step in a North Carolina personal…
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Can I make a personal injury claim after a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim after a car accident if another person’s careless driving caused injuries and losses.
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Can I make a counteroffer after an insurance company offers to settle my injury claim?
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, you can usually make a counteroffer after the insurance company makes a settlement offer.
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Can I bring a claim if another driver caused my car accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another driver’s careless driving caused your car accident and you suffered injuries or losses.
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Can another law firm help with my car accident case if my current firm refers it out?
Yes. Another North Carolina law firm may be able to help with your car accident case if your current firm refers it out, but the new firm must decide whether…
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Can an insurance company ignore a personal injury settlement demand?
Yes, an insurance company may fail to respond to a personal injury settlement demand, but silence does not automatically make the claim settled or require…
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Can a hospital or medical billing company be paid from my personal injury settlement?
Yes, a hospital, medical provider, or billing company may be paid from a North Carolina personal injury settlement if it has a valid lien, assignment, or…
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Why would my chiropractor need a letter of representation for my car accident injury treatment?
Your chiropractor may need a letter of representation to confirm that a law firm represents you for the car accident claim and to know where to send bills,…
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Who is responsible for getting a final lien letter from a benefits program after an injury case?
Responsibility is usually shared, but if you have an attorney, the attorney often requests the final lien or final demand letter after receiving the needed…
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Who has authority to sign settlement documents for a child?
Usually, a child cannot sign binding personal injury settlement documents for themselves in North Carolina.
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What should I do if my workplace injury claim has the wrong injury details?
Ask for the injury details to be corrected in writing and back up the correction with medical records, appointment notes, and a clear timeline of what happened.
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What should I do if I received and lost a lien-related letter?
Tell your attorney right away and provide every detail you remember about the lien-related letter.
