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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 a medical lien be reduced after a personal injury settlement?
Yes, a medical lien can sometimes be reduced after a personal injury settlement, but the reduction is not automatic.
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Can a lawyer contact the insurance company for me after a car accident?
Yes. A lawyer can usually contact the insurance company for you after a car accident once the lawyer has enough identifying information and authority to speak…
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Can a guardian ad litem review a settlement agreement before a court approval hearing?
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury settlement that requires court approval, a guardian ad litem generally should be allowed enough time and information…
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Why is a driver's license or driver exchange form needed for a car accident claim?
A driver's license or driver exchange form is often needed because it helps confirm who was involved, locate the correct crash report, identify the insurance…
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Why do emergency room visits result in separate bills from different medical providers?
Emergency room visits often create separate bills because the hospital, emergency physicians, imaging providers, labs, and follow-up providers may bill under…
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What should I understand before signing a personal injury settlement release?
A personal injury settlement release is usually the document that makes the settlement final and allows the insurance company to issue payment.
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What should I do if the insurance company is handling my damaged vehicle but I still need medical treatment after a crash?
Keep the vehicle damage claim and the injury claim organized, but do not assume they are the same thing.
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What should I do if the insurance adjuster will not discuss my passengers' medical bills because I have an attorney?
You should ask your attorney to clarify, in writing, who the attorney represents and who the adjuster may contact about the passengers.
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What should I do if my doctor extends my time out of work after an injury?
If your doctor extends your time out of work, get the updated work-status note in writing and send it to the person helping prepare your North Carolina…
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What should I do if I was injured by a criminal act on someone else's property?
Act quickly to protect your safety, medical records, police documentation, and evidence from the property.
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What should I do if I have neck, back, and hip pain after a car accident but the x-rays did not show a fracture?
You should continue following your medical providers’ instructions, keep records of your symptoms and treatment, and avoid assuming that “no fracture” means…
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What should I do if an insurance adjuster has not discussed my claim yet?
If an insurance adjuster has not discussed your claim yet, stay organized, let your attorney handle carrier communications, and do not assume the delay means…
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What medical records should I keep after an injury if I am still treating with my regular doctor?
Keep every record that shows what care you received, why you received it, what symptoms you reported, what bills were incurred, and how the injury affected…
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What information should I avoid giving an insurance company after an accident?
You should avoid giving an insurance company guesses, admissions of fault, broad medical authorizations, detailed recorded statements, or settlement decisions…
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What information is usually needed to request a medical lien reduction?
A medical lien reduction request usually needs enough information for the lienholder or lien administrator to verify the patient, confirm the injury-related…
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What information is needed to fund a structured settlement for a bodily injury claim?
To fund a structured settlement, the insurer or assignment company usually needs enough information to correctly identify the injured person, prepare the…
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What information does an insurance company usually need to evaluate an injury claim?
An insurance company usually needs enough reliable information to evaluate fault, coverage, injury causation, medical expenses, lost income, and any legal…
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What information does an insurance company usually need to evaluate a personal injury claim?
An insurance company usually needs enough information to evaluate fault, injury causation, damages, coverage, and any reimbursement issues.
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What information do I need to provide after a car accident involving a child passenger?
You should provide enough information to identify the crash, the child, the parent or legal guardian, the vehicles and insurance involved, and the child’s…
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What information do I need to give a lawyer for a car accident insurance claim?
You should give the lawyer enough information to identify the crash, contact the correct insurance company, locate the police report, and document your…
