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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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How do I get an insurance claim changed from MedPay to liability bodily injury coverage after a bus accident?
In North Carolina, MedPay and liability bodily injury are handled as different parts of a claim: MedPay is typically a no-fault medical-benefits bucket, while…
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How do I find out whether my health insurance has opened a reimbursement claim after my car accident settlement?
In North Carolina, the most reliable way to confirm whether your health insurance has opened a reimbursement (sometimes called “subrogation”) file is to…
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How do I confirm what coverages are actually on the policy that applies to my accident?
In North Carolina, the most reliable way to confirm what coverages apply is to get the policy declarations page (often called the “dec page”) and the full…
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Can my settlement be delayed or reduced because of a health insurance reimbursement claim related to the accident?
Yes. In North Carolina, a health plan (or its recovery vendor) may assert a reimbursement/subrogation claim for accident-related medical bills it paid, and…
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What should I do if I can’t remember the exact emergency room I was taken to after the crash?
In North Carolina, it is common to forget the exact emergency room after a crash—especially when an ambulance is involved.
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How long after I e-sign the settlement statement will the settlement check be sent out?
In most North Carolina personal injury settlements, a law firm can send the client’s settlement check only after (1) the signed settlement paperwork is…
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How can I prove the driver was at fault when I was hit while riding my bicycle?
In North Carolina, proving a driver was at fault in a bicycle crash usually means showing the driver broke a safety rule (like unsafe passing or an unsafe…
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Do I need to sign anything else before the settlement check can be released?
Often, yes. In many North Carolina personal injury settlements, the injured person must sign at least a settlement release (and sometimes a settlement…
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When should I tell my lawyer that my treatment plan has changed?
In North Carolina, you should tell your personal injury lawyer as soon as you know your treatment plan has changed (or is about to change), even if the change…
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What should I do if the insurance company is pressuring me to give a statement or accept a settlement?
In North Carolina, you usually do not have to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company, and you should not accept a settlement until…
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What should I do if my provider recommends continuing treatment but I’m only going once a week?
In North Carolina personal injury cases, you generally should take your provider’s treatment recommendations seriously and either follow them or get a clear,…
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What information do I need to bring or share to get an attorney to review my accident case?
To get a North Carolina personal injury attorney to review your accident case, you usually need (1) the basic who/what/when/where of the crash, (2)…
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What happens after I talk to an attorney about my accident for the first time?
In North Carolina, after your first conversation with a personal injury attorney, the next steps are usually (1) deciding whether the attorney will take the…
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What documents and evidence should I gather to support a diminished value claim for a newer vehicle?
For a diminished value claim in North Carolina, the goal is to prove (1) the vehicle’s pre-crash condition and market value, (2) the nature and quality of the…
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What compensation can I seek for back, wrist, and hand injuries after a car accident?
In North Carolina, you can generally seek compensation for the losses your back, wrist, and hand injuries caused, including medical expenses (past and…
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What can I recover for rib and wrist injuries if the ER only did x-rays and I’m still treating?
In North Carolina, an ER visit with only x-rays does not limit what you can recover after a car wreck.
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If I was the passenger, whose insurance pays for my injuries—the driver’s or the other driver’s?
In North Carolina, a passenger’s injury claim is usually paid by the liability insurance of the driver who was at fault—which could be the driver of the car…
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How important is the police report in proving the other driver was at fault for running the flashing light?
In North Carolina, a police crash report is often helpful, but it is rarely the whole case by itself.
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How does it affect my injury case if my doctor says I’m done with treatment?
In a North Carolina personal injury case, a doctor saying you are “done with treatment” often signals that your condition has stabilized enough to evaluate…
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How do I get and use the police report and EMS records to support my injury claim?
In North Carolina, you can usually obtain a copy of the crash (police) report through the agency that investigated the wreck or through the DMV, and you can…
