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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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What evidence should I preserve if the store prepared an incident report after my child's fall?
Preserve more than the store's incident report. Save photographs, video, witness information, receipts, clothing and footwear, medical records, bills, and a…
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What evidence can show that a store knew or should have known about water on the floor?
Evidence may show that an employee created or saw the water, someone reported it, or the water remained long enough that a reasonable inspection should have…
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What does a negative self-pay balance on a medical statement mean?
A negative self-pay balance usually means the medical provider’s system shows a credit in the patient-responsibility portion of the account, rather than an…
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Should I sign a settlement release before my underinsured motorist claim is resolved?
Usually, you should not sign the at-fault insurer’s settlement release until the required underinsured motorist notice process has been completed and the…
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Should I provide information or a statement directly to the store's insurance company?
You may provide basic contact and claim information, but consider getting legal advice before giving the store’s insurer a detailed or recorded statement.
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Should I continue chiropractic care if it is helping before trying to settle my claim?
Do not change helpful chiropractic care merely to speed up a settlement, but decide whether to continue treatment with your treating provider based on your…
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Should a medical provider avoid re-signing an older treatment note with the current date?
Generally, yes. A provider should avoid re-signing an older treatment note in a way that could make the note appear to have been created or completed on the…
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Is it acceptable for treatment records to have different formatting after a medical office changes software?
Yes. Different formatting is generally understandable when a medical office changes electronic record systems, as long as the records remain complete,…
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Is a diminished-value claim worth pursuing for a newer vehicle that has already been repaired?
Yes, a diminished-value claim may be worth evaluating when a newer vehicle is worth less after collision repairs because of its accident history.
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How does underinsured motorist coverage apply when the at-fault driver's insurer offers its full policy limits?
An offer of the at-fault driver’s full liability limits may open the door to an underinsured motorist claim, but it does not guarantee additional payment.
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How does completing medical treatment affect a health insurer's subrogation claim?
Completing medical treatment does not automatically create, end, or fix a health insurer’s subrogation claim.
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How does a diminished-value claim work if the accident happened where I used to live and I have since moved?
Moving after an accident does not usually erase a diminished-value claim. If the collision occurred in North Carolina, the claim will generally remain tied to…
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How do medical provider discounts and write-offs affect the value of a car-accident claim?
Medical provider discounts and write-offs can reduce the amount treated as past medical expenses in a North Carolina car-accident claim.
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How do I open a health insurance subrogation case for an unresolved car accident claim?
Open a health insurance subrogation case by notifying the health plan’s recovery department about the collision and asking it to create a file.
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How can I obtain an itemized breakdown of a health insurance lien in a personal injury case?
Send the health plan or its recovery administrator a written request for a complete claim-payment ledger, along with proof of representation and a signed…
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How can I make the store pay my child's medical bills after a slip-and-fall injury?
You can seek payment by presenting a documented premises liability claim to the store or its insurer and, if necessary, filing a lawsuit.
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How can I make sure a personal injury demand includes medical expenses I already paid out of pocket?
List each out-of-pocket medical payment separately in the demand and support it with a provider statement, receipt, explanation of benefits, or other proof…
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How can I make a claim against the other driver's insurance company after a car accident?
You can open a third-party insurance claim by notifying the other driver’s insurer, providing basic crash information, and submitting evidence of fault and…
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How can I document ongoing accident injuries if I do not have health insurance or a primary doctor?
You can document ongoing injuries without health insurance or a primary doctor by keeping complete emergency-care records, seeking appropriate follow-up care…
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How can I confirm the current lien information before resolving a personal injury claim?
Confirm lien information by contacting every medical provider and benefit payer in writing, requesting a current itemized statement, and comparing each…
