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Can an insurance company require me to sign a release before paying a settlement?
Yes. An insurance company may usually make a signed release a condition of paying a negotiated personal injury settlement.
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Can a wrongful death case be filed if there may be more than one responsible party?
Yes. A North Carolina wrongful death case may be brought against more than one person or business when evidence supports a legal claim that each contributed…
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Can a structured settlement affect a child’s public benefits when the payments are received later?
Yes. Delaying structured settlement payments does not automatically protect a child’s public benefits.
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Can a personal injury settlement be placed into an annuity instead of paid by check?
Yes. A North Carolina personal injury or wrongful death settlement may be funded through a structured settlement annuity rather than paid entirely by check,…
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Can a personal injury settlement be changed after I sign the release?
Usually, a personal injury settlement cannot be changed after you sign a valid release.
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Can a minor’s personal injury settlement be structured instead of paid out all at once?
Yes. A North Carolina minor’s personal injury settlement may be structured so that some or all of the net proceeds are paid at scheduled times rather than in…
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Who may be responsible when an injury happens at a physical therapy clinic inside a building owned or managed by someone else?
More than one party may be responsible, including the clinic, building owner, property manager, or a company hired to inspect and maintain the automatic doors.
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What should I do if the insurance company needs more information about my injury claim?
Send the request to the law firm handling your claim and work with the firm to provide accurate, relevant information.
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What should I do if the insurance company has not provided all the information needed for my injury claim?
Ask your attorney to identify the missing information, confirm when it was requested, and follow up with the insurance company in writing.
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What should I do if a medical provider contacts me while my injury claim is pending?
Respond promptly, but first confirm why the medical provider is contacting you and request the details in writing.
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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, and seek medical attention if you believe you need it.
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident?
After a motor vehicle accident, protect your safety, report the crash when required, exchange information, document the scene, and preserve records related to…
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What rights does a surviving spouse have over funeral arrangements and burial decisions when relatives interfere?
In North Carolina, a surviving spouse generally has priority over adult children, parents, siblings, and other relatives to authorize funeral, burial, or…
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What medical records should I gather after being treated for an injury?
Gather the complete medical chart from every provider involved in your injury care, including emergency records, visit notes, test reports, imaging,…
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What medical records do I need after finishing treatment for an injury claim?
You generally need the complete treatment chart, final or discharge note, itemized bills, and a billing ledger from every provider who treated the injury.
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What medical documents are needed before a personal injury demand can be sent to the insurance company?
A personal injury demand usually should include complete injury-related medical records and itemized bills from each provider.
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What information should I gather from an insurance company after an accident?
Gather the claim number, adjuster’s contact information, identity of the insured, applicable policy and coverage information, the insurer’s position on fault,…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident?
Gather information about the drivers, vehicles, insurance, witnesses, crash location, property damage, injuries, medical care, and financial losses.
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident?
Gather information identifying the drivers, vehicles, insurers, witnesses, location, and investigating officer, along with photographs, medical records,…
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What happens when my attorney tries to settle my injury claim with the insurance company?
Your attorney usually gathers supporting evidence, presents the claim to the insurance company, responds to the adjuster’s questions, and negotiates over…
