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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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Can I make a car accident injury claim if I was driving a relative's vehicle instead of my own?
Yes, you may be able to make a North Carolina car accident injury claim even if you were driving a relative’s vehicle.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a recent car accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a recent car accident if another person or business was legally at fault, the crash caused injury,…
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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 if another person’s careless driving caused your injuries and you can…
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Can I ask questions before signing a personal injury settlement release?
Yes. You can and should ask questions before signing a personal injury settlement release.
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Can an insurance company require an original notarized release before finalizing a settlement?
Yes, an insurance company can usually require a signed original release, and sometimes a notarized release, before it finalizes a personal injury settlement.
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Can ambulance or medical transport records be handled separately from hospital records after a car accident?
Yes. After a North Carolina car accident, ambulance, mobile critical care, or interfacility transport records may be kept and billed separately from the…
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Will public health insurance have to be paid back from my personal injury settlement?
Yes, public health insurance may have to be repaid from a personal injury settlement if it paid medical bills connected to the injury.
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Why do I need to sign a medical records release for my personal injury claim?
You usually need to sign a medical records release so your law firm can request the medical records, bills, and payment information needed to evaluate and…
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What should I do if the other driver was at fault but I had no insurance?
You may still be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim against the at-fault driver, even if you did not have auto insurance at the time.
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What should I do if the crash report has an error and is not available yet?
Do not wait for the corrected crash report before protecting your injury claim. In North Carolina, the report can be useful, but your claim may also depend on…
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What should I do if my doctor says I am healing but I still have symptoms?
If your doctor says you are healing but you still have symptoms, clearly document what you are feeling, follow your provider’s instructions, and ask whether…
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What should I do if my chiropractor needs documentation from my lawyer before treating me?
Ask the chiropractor exactly what document is needed, then give your attorney your current mailing address and the chiropractor’s full name and contact…
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What should I do if important medical transport records are missing from my injury file?
Do not assume the missing transport records do not matter. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, ambulance or critical care transport records and charges…
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What records do I need to show that my treatment was connected to my accident?
You usually need records that show a clear timeline from the accident to the treatment, including provider notes, transport records, bills, and any medical…
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What medical records do I need to support a car accident injury claim?
You usually need records that connect the crash to your injuries, treatment, bills, symptoms, and recovery.
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What medical records are usually needed to prepare a personal injury demand?
A personal injury demand usually needs records and bills that show what treatment was related to the accident, what was charged, what was paid or adjusted,…
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What information is usually included in personal injury intake paperwork?
Personal injury intake paperwork usually asks for your contact information, accident details, insurance information, medical providers, treatment history,…
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What information does my lawyer need from my chiropractor for a personal injury claim?
Your lawyer usually needs your chiropractor’s name, contact information, treatment dates, records, itemized bills, and any balance, lien, or assignment…
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What information do I need to start a bike accident claim against a driver?
To start a bike accident claim against a driver in North Carolina, you usually need the crash report, driver and insurance information, medical records, proof…
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What happens to unpaid hospital or ambulance bills if I do not have health insurance after a motorcycle accident?
They usually remain your bills unless they are paid, reduced, written off, or resolved through a claim.
