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Do I have to talk to the other driver's insurance company if I have an attorney?
Usually, no. If you have an attorney for a North Carolina car accident injury claim, the other driver's insurance company should generally communicate through…
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Do I have to see a specific chiropractor for my car accident injury claim?
No. North Carolina personal injury law does not require you to see one particular chiropractor for a car accident injury claim.
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Can settlement funds be distributed before a health insurance lien is resolved?
Sometimes, but only if the law firm can safely protect any valid reimbursement claim or lien.
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Can my sibling who was driving in the same crash bring their own injury claim?
Yes. In North Carolina, a sibling who was driving in the same crash may bring a separate injury claim if someone else’s negligence caused or contributed to…
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Can medical liens be negotiated before a personal injury settlement is finalized?
Yes. In many North Carolina personal injury claims, medical liens can be reviewed and negotiated before a settlement is finalized, and doing that early can…
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Can I still pursue a car accident claim if I lost the police report and driver exchange form?
Yes. Losing the police report or driver exchange form does not automatically prevent you from pursuing a North Carolina car accident claim.
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Can I still include chiropractic treatment in my injury claim if I had a gap in medical care after a car accident?
Yes, chiropractic treatment may still be included in a North Carolina car accident injury claim even if there was a gap in care.
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Can I sign personal injury settlement documents electronically?
Yes, many personal injury settlement documents can be signed electronically if the parties agree to use electronic records and the document does not require a…
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Can I pursue payment for motorcycle repairs through the other driver's insurance?
Yes, you can usually open a property damage claim with the other driver's insurance if the other driver may be legally responsible for the motorcycle crash.
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Can I include ambulance, emergency room, and doctor bills in a car accident injury claim?
Yes. In a North Carolina car accident injury claim, you can usually include ambulance, emergency room, hospital, primary care, and other doctor bills if they…
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Can I correct mistakes in a pre-demand verification before it is sent to the insurance company?
Yes. If you see a mistake in a pre-demand verification, you should tell the law firm before you approve it and before the demand is sent to the insurance…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina if someone else’s careless conduct caused your injuries…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a car accident if you were injured and another person’s careless conduct caused or helped cause…
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Can I ask questions before signing a document related to my personal injury demand?
Yes. You can and should ask questions before signing any document connected to a North Carolina personal injury demand.
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Can future therapy needs be included in a personal injury settlement?
Yes, future therapy needs may be included in a North Carolina personal injury settlement when they are supported by medical records, a provider’s opinion, and…
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Can a medical provider assert a lien against my personal injury settlement?
Yes. In North Carolina, certain medical providers may assert a lien against money recovered for a personal injury claim, including settlement funds.
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Can a lawyer help identify the other driver or insurance company without the driver exchange form?
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury attorney may be able to help identify the other driver, vehicle, or insurance company even if you do not have the driver…
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Can a law firm reissue a settlement-related check that was never received?
Yes, a law firm often can reissue a settlement-related check that was never received, but only after confirming the original check was not negotiated, the…
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Can a health plan claim repayment from my personal injury settlement?
Yes, a health plan may claim repayment from a personal injury settlement, but the answer depends on the type of plan, the plan language, who paid the medical…
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Can a health plan claim reimbursement from my personal injury settlement?
Yes, a health plan may be able to claim reimbursement from a personal injury settlement, but the answer depends on the type of plan, the plan language, North…
