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Guidance written by the attorneys who handle the cases — on car accidents, insurance, liens, and what happens after an injury in North Carolina.
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Who may be responsible if I fall at an apartment complex and get hurt?
Several people or companies may be responsible, depending on who controlled the area, who created the hazard, who knew or should have known about it, and…
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Who may be responsible for unsafe conditions that caused a fall at an apartment complex?
Several parties may be responsible, including the apartment owner, landlord, property manager, maintenance company, or another person who created or failed to…
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Who has to be paid back from a personal injury settlement when insurance covered medical treatment?
The people or plans that may need to be paid back depend on who paid for accident-related medical care and whether they have a valid lien or reimbursement…
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What steps usually happen after medical records and bills are gathered in an injury claim?
After medical records and bills are gathered, the claim is usually reviewed for liability, causation, damages, liens, insurance issues, and deadlines before…
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What should I understand before signing a settlement release in a personal injury case?
Before signing a settlement release, understand that it usually ends your injury claim against the released parties.
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What should I do if I was rear-ended while turning with my signal on?
After a rear-end crash while you were turning with your signal on, focus on safety, documentation, insurance information, and fault evidence.
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What should I do if I think a healthcare provider made a serious mistake?
Act quickly, preserve your records, and get the situation reviewed before assuming you have or do not have a North Carolina medical malpractice claim.
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What should I do after a car accident if I may need a lawyer?
After a car accident, protect your health, follow North Carolina crash duties, preserve evidence, report the crash as required, and avoid rushing into…
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What is a final lien in a personal injury insurance claim?
A final lien is the confirmed amount that a medical provider, health plan, government benefit program, or other lienholder claims must be repaid from a…
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What information should I gather after a rear-end accident in a borrowed vehicle?
Gather information about the crash, both vehicles, all drivers and passengers, insurance, the borrowed vehicle owner, witnesses, police response, photos, and…
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What information should I gather after a car accident?
Gather information that helps prove who was involved, what happened, what damage occurred, and how the crash affected your health and daily life.
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What information is usually needed to resolve a health insurance reimbursement claim after an accident?
Usually, the health plan or reimbursement vendor needs proof of the accident, the injury-related medical charges it paid, the pending injury claim, and any…
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What information do I need to start a slip and fall insurance claim?
To start a slip and fall insurance claim, you usually need the injured person’s contact information, the exact accident location, the date and time, a brief…
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What information do I have to give an insurance company about my injuries after an accident?
You usually do not need to give a detailed injury statement to the other person’s insurance company right away, especially if you are represented by an…
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What happens in a personal injury claim while I am still getting physical therapy?
Your personal injury claim usually remains in the evidence-gathering and medical-documentation stage while you are still getting physical therapy.
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What happens if the insurance company says I was partly at fault for a car accident?
The insurance company may use alleged partial fault to reduce, delay, or deny your car accident claim.
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What happens if my health insurance wants reimbursement from my slip-and-fall settlement?
Your health insurance may ask to be paid back from a slip-and-fall settlement, but the request should be reviewed before money is disbursed.
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What happens if a medical provider changes what it says I owe before settlement?
If a medical provider changes the balance it says you owe before settlement, the updated amount should be verified before any settlement funds are disbursed.
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What happens after my attorney sends a representation letter to the insurance company?
After your attorney sends a representation letter, the insurance company usually opens or updates a claim file, assigns an adjuster, and is asked to…
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What happens after I sign settlement documents in a personal injury case?
After you sign settlement documents, the signed release is usually sent to the insurance company so payment can be issued.
