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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 my personal injury settlement be finalized if the health insurance lien information is missing?
A settlement agreement may sometimes be completed while health insurance lien information is still pending, but the settlement funds may not be ready for full…
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Can my child have a personal injury claim if they were hurt in the same car accident?
Yes. A child injured in the same car accident may have a personal injury claim that is separate from a parent’s claim.
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Can my attorney request medical records from an affiliated physical therapy office?
Yes. With a valid authorization from you, your attorney can request records from an affiliated physical therapy office.
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Can I make a personal injury claim after a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim if another person’s careless conduct caused the car accident and you suffered injuries or related losses.
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Can I get compensation if I was injured in a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if another person’s negligence caused your car accident and injuries.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if someone else caused my accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another person or business failed to use reasonable care and caused your injuries.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another driver or responsible party caused the accident and you suffered injuries or related losses.
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Can I ask for an explanation of my car accident settlement statement before accepting the check?
Yes. You may ask for an itemized explanation of the settlement statement and the net amount before receiving, endorsing, or depositing the check.
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Can a business partnership bring a claim after a catastrophic motor vehicle accident?
Yes, a business partnership may bring a claim for losses that belong directly to the partnership, such as damage to a partnership-owned vehicle or certain…
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Can a business be part of a personal injury claim after a catastrophic crash?
Yes. A business may be part of a North Carolina personal injury claim if the driver was acting for the business, the business contributed to the crash through…
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Will being on disability before a car accident affect an injury claim?
Yes, being on disability before a car accident can affect how a North Carolina injury claim is documented and valued, but it does not automatically prevent…
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Why are medical bills and records important for an insurance demand?
Medical records help show what injuries were reported, when treatment occurred, and how the condition affected you, while medical bills document the charges…
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What should I look for in a personal injury settlement release before signing it?
Read the release carefully to confirm that it matches the settlement you accepted, identifies the correct parties and claims, states the correct payment…
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What should I do if an insurance company contacted me but I do not remember what happened with the claim?
Do not guess about the crash or the claim. Ask the insurance representative to provide the claim number, date of loss, insured’s name, current status, and…
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident?
Protect everyone’s safety, report the accident when required, exchange information, document the scene, notify your insurer, and preserve records connected to…
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What should I do after a motor vehicle accident if I may need a lawyer?
Preserve the evidence, report the accident as required, document your injuries and expenses, and arrange a lawyer consultation as soon as your schedule permits.
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What information should I get to verify a medical lien in my injury case?
Get written confirmation of who owns the claim, the legal basis for it, the accident-related payments included, and the current payoff amount.
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What information does my personal injury lawyer need to request my medical records?
Your personal injury lawyer generally needs your correct identifying information, the name and location of every treatment provider, treatment dates, and a…
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What happens if the release terms do not match the settlement agreement?
If a proposed release does not match the settlement agreement, the difference should be identified and corrected before the release is signed.
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What happens if the other driver denies responsibility for the accident?
The other driver’s denial does not automatically defeat your claim. Responsibility may be determined from physical evidence, witness accounts, the crash…
