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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 should I do if the insurance company did not include all of my medical treatment in its evaluation?
Ask for the basis of the evaluation in writing, identify exactly what treatment or wage documentation was left out, and submit the missing records, bills, and…
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What should I do if my medical provider’s phone number or website no longer works during my injury case?
Tell your attorney or claim representative right away, and preserve proof that the phone number or website is inactive.
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What should I do if I did not receive my personal injury intake paperwork?
Contact the law firm promptly and ask that the intake packet and medical release be resent to a confirmed email address, mailing address, or client portal.
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What should I do after being taken to the hospital by ambulance after a car accident?
After an ambulance transport, your main priorities are to protect your health, preserve records, and avoid assuming the police report or insurer has the final…
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What should I consider before accepting an insurance settlement for an injury claim?
Before accepting an insurance settlement, consider whether the amount fairly accounts for your documented injuries, medical bills, future care concerns, lost…
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What should I consider before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance company?
Before accepting a settlement offer, consider whether it accounts for your injury-related losses, medical bills, possible liens, fault disputes, future needs,…
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What should be included in a personal injury demand package?
A personal injury demand package should clearly explain liability, injuries, medical treatment, damages, and the amount demanded, with records that support…
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What is a letter of representation for medical treatment after a car accident?
A letter of representation is a notice from a lawyer telling a medical provider, insurer, or other claim-related company that the lawyer represents you for…
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What information should I review before accepting a settlement offer in a personal injury claim?
Before accepting a personal injury settlement offer, review the offer amount, the release language, fault issues, medical bills, liens, subrogation claims,…
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What information should I have ready when discussing my car accident case with a new law firm?
Have the crash details, insurance information, medical records, prior law firm communications, claim numbers, and any deadline information ready.
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What information should I gather after a car accident?
Gather information that helps show who was involved, what happened, what damage occurred, what injuries were reported, and which insurance companies may be…
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What information is usually needed to approve a settlement for a child?
A North Carolina child’s personal injury settlement usually needs enough information for the court to decide whether the settlement protects the child’s…
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What happens if the insurance company rejects my personal injury counteroffer?
If the insurance company rejects your personal injury counteroffer, the claim is usually not over.
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What happens if the insurance company rejects my counteroffer in a personal injury claim?
If the insurance company rejects your counteroffer, the claim usually moves back into negotiation, further documentation, or a decision about whether…
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What happens if I was partly at fault for a car accident?
Being partly at fault can create a serious problem in a North Carolina car accident injury claim.
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What happens if a medical lien is higher than the insurance company's settlement offer?
If a medical lien is higher than the insurance company's settlement offer, the settlement usually should not be disbursed until the lien is verified,…
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What happens after my lawyer sends a demand package to the insurance company?
After your lawyer sends a demand package, the insurance company usually reviews liability, medical records, bills, lost income documents, insurance coverage,…
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What does it mean when two law firms work together on a car accident claim?
It usually means one law firm referred the car accident claim to another firm or asked another firm to help as co-counsel.
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What does court approval of a minor settlement involve?
Court approval of a minor settlement usually means a North Carolina judge reviews the proposed personal injury settlement to decide whether it appears fair…
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What compensation can I ask for after a car accident injury?
You can usually ask for compensation tied to injury-related losses, such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, out-of-pocket costs, and vehicle…
