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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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Do I need to keep sending new treatment information if I continue seeing a doctor after an accident?
Yes. If you continue receiving care, keep your law firm informed about new providers, facilities, referrals, visits, and discharge dates.
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Can missing paperwork delay an insurance demand in a personal injury case?
Yes. Missing paperwork can delay an insurance demand because the attorney may need the document to collect records, verify damages, or present a complete…
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Can I use an electronic signature for a personal injury settlement release?
Yes, a personal injury settlement release can generally be signed electronically in North Carolina when the parties agree to use electronic records and the…
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Can I recover compensation for lacerations and chiropractic treatment after a car accident?
Yes, compensation may be available for lacerations and chiropractic treatment when another party caused the car accident and the injuries and treatment are…
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Can I receive a settlement check before signing the release?
Yes, an insurer may send a settlement check before receiving a signed release, but that does not usually mean you can deposit or use the money immediately.
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Can I pursue compensation for a hand injury after an accident?
Yes, you may pursue compensation for a hand injury if another person or business was legally responsible for the accident and the evidence connects the injury…
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Can I get a rental car while my damaged vehicle is being inspected?
Yes, you may be able to get a rental car while the insurer inspects your damaged vehicle, especially when the vehicle cannot be safely or reasonably used.
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Can I contact my medical provider to help get my records sent for my injury claim?
Yes. You may contact your medical provider to confirm that a records request was received, ask whether anything is missing, and request that the records and…
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Can I bring a wrongful death claim if a relative died because of someone else's negligence?
Possibly, but in North Carolina the claim generally must be filed by the deceased person’s court-appointed personal representative or collector, not by an…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if I was taken by ambulance after a car accident?
Yes. Being taken by ambulance does not prevent you from bringing a North Carolina personal injury claim, and the ambulance records and charges may help…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if a rear-end crash reopened my C-section incision?
Yes, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim if a rear-end crash reopened or worsened a healing C-section incision.
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Can funeral expenses be reimbursed from a wrongful death settlement or estate?
Yes. Reasonable funeral and burial expenses may be included in a North Carolina wrongful death claim, and valid funeral expenses may also be paid from…
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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.
