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Can I bring a slip-and-fall claim if I struck a wall rather than landing on the floor?
Yes. Landing flat on the floor is not required for a North Carolina slip-and-fall claim.
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Can an insurer count a medical payment it already issued toward an underinsured motorist policy limit?
Not automatically. Medical payments coverage and underinsured motorist coverage are separate coverages, and an insurer should identify the policy language and…
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Can an insurance company reduce my medical expenses based on what it considers reasonable?
Yes, an insurance company may discount or challenge medical expenses when calculating a settlement offer, but its decision does not automatically determine…
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Can an injury claim cover necessary surgery if my health insurance has not started yet?
Yes, an injury claim may include the reasonable cost of surgery that was caused by the accident and supported by medical evidence, even if your health…
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Can a trucking company be held responsible for injuries I suffered while driving its semi-truck?
Yes, a trucking company may be responsible, but the type of claim depends on your work status, where the crash occurred, and how the injury happened.
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Will stopping physical therapy before a recommended scan affect my injury claim?
Yes, stopping physical therapy before a recommended scan can affect your injury claim, but it does not automatically end the claim.
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Why does my law firm need a signed medical release to obtain my treatment records?
Your law firm usually needs a signed medical release because your health information is confidential, and representing you does not automatically give the…
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Who can be held responsible besides my employer for a workplace injury?
A person or company other than your employer may be responsible if its negligence, unsafe property, defective product, or other wrongful conduct caused your…
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What should a medical provider do after submitting a lien notice in a personal injury case?
A medical provider should confirm that the notice reached the attorney who actually represents the patient, keep proof of delivery, and be ready to provide…
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What options do I have if the appraisers cannot agree on my vehicle's diminished value?
If the appraisers cannot agree, North Carolina’s diminished-value appraisal process generally allows the disputed valuation to be submitted to a neutral umpire.
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What is the difference between unpaid wages for work I completed and lost wages from a personal injury?
Unpaid wages are compensation you already earned before the accident, while personal injury lost wages are earnings you missed because the accident-related…
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What happens to my injury claim when insurance is found for a driver who was initially believed to be uninsured?
Your claim will usually shift from being treated primarily as an uninsured motorist claim to a liability claim against the driver that is presented to the…
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What happens to my injury claim if I cannot attend every recommended chiropractic appointment?
Missing some recommended chiropractic appointments does not automatically end your injury claim.
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What happens after the insurance company makes a settlement offer?
Your attorney will review the settlement offer with you, explain its strengths and drawbacks, and discuss whether to accept it, reject it, or make a…
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What happens after my active treatment ends and my medical records are collected?
After active treatment ends, the medical records and itemized bills are reviewed for completeness and used with other evidence to prepare an insurance demand.
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What happens after a demand is sent in a personal injury claim?
After a demand is sent, the insurance company usually reviews the evidence and decides whether to accept the proposal, make a counteroffer, request more…
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What evidence or witness testimony do I need to support a third-party workplace injury claim?
You generally need evidence showing that a person or company other than your employer owed a duty of care, acted unreasonably, and caused your workplace…
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What evidence do I need to show that the hotel room threshold was dangerous?
You need evidence showing the threshold’s dimensions, condition, visibility, location, and role in the fall.
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What documents should I provide so the health plan can evaluate its reimbursement claim?
Provide a signed authorization, health plan identification, accident details, liability insurance information, a list of accident-related treatment, and your…
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How does stopping medical treatment because I could not afford it affect my injury claim?
Stopping treatment because you could not afford it does not automatically end your North Carolina injury claim.
