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Can medical liens be negotiated before the settlement proceeds are distributed?
Yes. Medical provider liens and health plan reimbursement claims can often be reviewed and negotiated before personal injury settlement proceeds are…
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Can I recover compensation if the insurance company claims I was partly at fault?
Yes, recovery may still be possible if the insurer cannot support its allegation that you helped cause the injury.
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Can I recover compensation if the driver who hit me was unlicensed and did not own the vehicle?
Yes, you may still have a claim. A driver’s lack of a license and lack of vehicle ownership do not automatically eliminate liability or insurance coverage…
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Can I negotiate for additional compensation beyond my medical expenses?
Yes. You may negotiate for compensation beyond medical expenses, including supported lost income, pain and suffering, out-of-pocket costs, and other…
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Can I challenge a settlement offer that does not include all of my medical bills and lost wages?
Yes. If you have not accepted the offer and have not signed a release, you can usually dispute the insurer’s reductions, provide missing documents, and make a…
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Can I bring an injury claim where the truck accident happened if the trucking company is based in another state?
Yes, you often can bring an injury claim in the state where the truck accident occurred even if the trucking company is based elsewhere.
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Can I bring a slip-and-fall claim if I struck a wall rather than landing on the floor?
Yes. Landing flat on the floor is not required for a North Carolina slip-and-fall claim.
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Can an insurer count a medical payment it already issued toward an underinsured motorist policy limit?
Not automatically. Medical payments coverage and underinsured motorist coverage are separate coverages, and an insurer should identify the policy language and…
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Can an insurance company reduce my medical expenses based on what it considers reasonable?
Yes, an insurance company may discount or challenge medical expenses when calculating a settlement offer, but its decision does not automatically determine…
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Can an injury claim cover necessary surgery if my health insurance has not started yet?
Yes, an injury claim may include the reasonable cost of surgery that was caused by the accident and supported by medical evidence, even if your health…
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Can a trucking company be held responsible for injuries I suffered while driving its semi-truck?
Yes, a trucking company may be responsible, but the type of claim depends on your work status, where the crash occurred, and how the injury happened.
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Will stopping physical therapy before a recommended scan affect my injury claim?
Yes, stopping physical therapy before a recommended scan can affect your injury claim, but it does not automatically end the claim.
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Why does my law firm need a signed medical release to obtain my treatment records?
Your law firm usually needs a signed medical release because your health information is confidential, and representing you does not automatically give the…
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Who can be held responsible besides my employer for a workplace injury?
A person or company other than your employer may be responsible if its negligence, unsafe property, defective product, or other wrongful conduct caused your…
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What should a medical provider do after submitting a lien notice in a personal injury case?
A medical provider should confirm that the notice reached the attorney who actually represents the patient, keep proof of delivery, and be ready to provide…
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What options do I have if the appraisers cannot agree on my vehicle's diminished value?
If the appraisers cannot agree, North Carolina’s diminished-value appraisal process generally allows the disputed valuation to be submitted to a neutral umpire.
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What is the difference between unpaid wages for work I completed and lost wages from a personal injury?
Unpaid wages are compensation you already earned before the accident, while personal injury lost wages are earnings you missed because the accident-related…
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What happens to my injury claim when insurance is found for a driver who was initially believed to be uninsured?
Your claim will usually shift from being treated primarily as an uninsured motorist claim to a liability claim against the driver that is presented to the…
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What happens to my injury claim if I cannot attend every recommended chiropractic appointment?
Missing some recommended chiropractic appointments does not automatically end your injury claim.
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What happens after the insurance company makes a settlement offer?
Your attorney will review the settlement offer with you, explain its strengths and drawbacks, and discuss whether to accept it, reject it, or make a…
