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Why would an insurance company ask for confirmation that I have a lawyer?
An insurance company usually asks for confirmation that you have a lawyer so it can verify who is authorized to communicate about the claim and where…
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What should I do if an insurance adjuster asks me for information while I have a lawyer?
If an insurance adjuster asks you for information while you have a lawyer, direct the adjuster to your lawyer and promptly send your lawyer the request.
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What medical records should I collect to support an injury case?
Collect complete treatment records and itemized billing records from every healthcare provider who treated you for the injury.
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What is a Medicare report in a personal injury claim?
A Medicare report is usually an insurance-company check to see whether an injured person receives Medicare and whether Medicare must be notified about a…
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What is a letter of representation in a personal injury claim?
A letter of representation is a written notice that an attorney represents an injured person in a personal injury claim.
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What is a letter of representation in a personal injury claim?
A letter of representation is a notice from your attorney telling the insurance company, medical provider, or lienholder that the attorney represents you in…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident?
Gather identifying, insurance, crash-scene, witness, vehicle, medical, work-loss, and communication records as soon as you reasonably can.
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What information should I gather after a car accident?
Gather information that helps show who was involved, how the crash happened, what evidence exists, what injuries or losses followed, and what insurance may…
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What information is needed to prove the value of a damaged wheelchair in a personal injury claim?
To prove the value of a damaged wheelchair, you usually need documents showing what the wheelchair was, who owned it, what condition it was in before the…
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What information does my attorney need to send to an insurance adjuster after an accident?
Your attorney usually sends enough information to identify the injured person, the accident, the insurance claim, and the type of benefits being pursued.
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What information does an insurance company use to evaluate a personal injury claim?
An insurance company usually evaluates a personal injury claim by reviewing fault, injury records, medical bills, lost income proof, accident evidence,…
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What happens if we do not know the make or model of a wheelchair damaged in an accident?
Not knowing the make or model of a damaged wheelchair does not automatically end the property-damage part of a North Carolina injury claim.
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What happens if the other driver was at fault for my car accident?
If the other driver was at fault, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim against that driver and, practically speaking, their…
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What happens if the insurance company does not make a decision on my injury claim?
An insurance company’s silence usually does not approve or deny your injury claim by itself.
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What happens after an insurance company reviews a personal injury settlement demand?
After reviewing a personal injury settlement demand, the insurance company may make an offer, ask for more information, deny the claim, or continue evaluating…
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What does it mean when an insurance company says my injury demand is under review?
It usually means the insurance company has received your injury demand and is evaluating liability, injuries, medical bills, coverage, and any reimbursement…
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What does it mean when a personal injury case is in the bills and records collection phase?
It usually means your active treatment has ended or paused long enough for the legal team to gather complete medical records, itemized bills, balances, and…
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What does a letter of representation do in a personal injury claim?
A letter of representation tells the insurance company that an attorney represents the injured person for a specific accident or claim.
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Should I tell my attorney about emergency room, primary care, and chiropractic treatment after an accident?
Yes. If you are represented in a North Carolina personal injury claim, your attorney should know about every accident-related medical visit, including…
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How is a damaged mobility device handled when the injured person has passed away?
A damaged wheelchair or other mobility device is usually handled as a personal property damage claim, even if the injured person later passed away.
