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Can I bring a claim if I was hurt in a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if another person’s careless driving caused your injuries.
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Can I bring a claim if another driver caused my car accident?
Yes. If another driver’s careless driving caused your crash, injuries, and losses, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim.
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Can an insurance company require me to sign a release before sending a settlement check?
Yes, an insurance company usually can require a signed settlement release before it sends or finalizes a personal injury settlement check.
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Can a medical provider assert a lien against my injury settlement if I still owe a treatment balance?
Yes, a North Carolina medical provider may be able to assert a lien against injury settlement funds for treatment connected to the incident, but an unpaid…
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Can a health plan be paid back from my personal injury settlement?
Yes, a health plan may be able to seek repayment from a North Carolina personal injury settlement if it paid medical bills related to the injury and has a…
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Who is responsible for my medical bills after a motorcycle crash if both insurance companies deny coverage?
You may remain responsible to your medical providers while the insurance dispute is unresolved, but that does not mean the denials are correct or final.
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What should I do if there is already a police report for the car accident?
Get a copy of the police report, review it for accuracy, and do not assume it proves the whole injury claim.
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What should I do if my neck and back still hurt after a car accident even though the hospital only gave me medication and sent me home?
You should follow your discharge instructions, seek further medical attention if you believe you need it, and keep clear records of your symptoms, bills, and…
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What should I do if my lawyer is trying to get my hospital billing records for my injury case?
Help your lawyer get the billing records as quickly and accurately as possible. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, hospital bills can affect proof of…
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What should I do after a motor vehicle accident if I may have a legal claim?
After a motor vehicle accident, protect your health, report the crash when required, preserve evidence, avoid guessing about fault, and keep records of…
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What should I do after a car accident if I am still receiving hospital treatment?
Put your medical care first, but do not ignore the injury claim while you are still in the hospital.
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What kinds of out-of-pocket expenses can be included in a personal injury settlement?
Out-of-pocket expenses may be included when they are reasonable, documented, and connected to the accident-related injury.
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What is the difference between a personal injury claim and a wrongful death claim after a spouse dies?
A personal injury claim usually belongs to the injured person and, after death, may continue through the estate for harm suffered before death.
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What information do I need to gather after a motor vehicle accident?
After a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, gather identifying information, insurance details, photos, witness information, the crash report number,…
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What if I got treatment on a lien basis after a car accident and the provider wants to be paid from the settlement?
The provider may have a claim to be paid from your car accident settlement, but the amount and priority should be reviewed before you agree to a final…
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What happens to hospital or medical bills if I open an estate for my deceased spouse's pending injury case?
Opening an estate does not automatically make you personally responsible for your deceased spouse’s hospital or medical bills.
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What happens if the insurance company refuses to offer enough to cover my injuries and related losses?
If the insurance company will not offer enough, you do not have to accept the offer simply because it is the latest one.
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What happens if the insurance company assigns a different adjuster for the injury portion of the claim?
It usually means the insurer has separated the bodily injury claim from any vehicle or property-damage issues.
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What happens if my injuries got worse after the accident and I later needed surgery?
Yes. A worsened injury or later surgery can still be part of a North Carolina personal injury claim if the medical evidence connects it to the crash or shows…
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What happens if I went to the hospital after the crash but did not have any broken bones?
You may still have a valid North Carolina personal injury claim even if the hospital did not find any broken bones.
