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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 I settle a personal injury claim if the insurance company has not made a clear offer?
Not usually—not until you and the insurance company agree on clear settlement terms.
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Can I pursue claims against more than one funeral home if my spouse's body was transferred and buried without my consent?
Yes, you may be able to pursue claims against more than one funeral home if each business participated in the unauthorized transfer, funeral, cremation,…
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Can I communicate with the insurance company while I am represented by a lawyer?
Yes, you generally can communicate with an insurance company while represented, but you should coordinate with your lawyer before doing so.
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Can I challenge an insurance denial when the police report supports my version of the crash?
Yes. You can ask the insurer to reconsider a denial and submit the police report with other evidence supporting your version of the crash.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim if automatic doors at a medical office closed on my spouse and caused a broken hip?
Possibly. Your spouse may have a North Carolina personal injury claim if unsafe automatic doors caused the fall and the property owner, facility operator,…
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a car accident if another person’s negligence caused the collision and your injuries.
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim if another person’s negligence caused the car accident and your injuries.
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Can a healthcare provider confirm whether I was treated there before releasing my records?
Yes, a healthcare provider may generally confirm that it has your patient chart when a valid signed authorization permits disclosure to the person asking.
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Can a funeral home be liable for emotional distress and physical health problems caused by mishandling a spouse's remains?
Yes, a North Carolina funeral home may be liable if its wrongful handling of a spouse’s remains causes severe emotional distress or related physical harm.
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Why does my chiropractor need a letter of representation for my injury claim?
Your chiropractor may request a letter of representation to confirm that a law firm represents you and to establish how records, bills, and claim-related…
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Why does a public benefits lien have to be resolved before I receive my injury settlement check?
A public benefits lien usually must be resolved because the government program may have a legal right to reimbursement from the settlement for injury-related…
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Why are itemized medical bills important in a personal injury case?
Itemized medical bills help show when you received care, what services were provided, what each service cost, and what remains payable.
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Who may be responsible for my injuries in a multi-car pileup?
One driver, several drivers, a vehicle owner, or an employer may be responsible, depending on how the Durham pileup began and which impacts caused your…
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What should I look for before signing a personal injury settlement release?
Before signing, confirm that the release matches the settlement you accepted, identifies the correct parties and incident, states the correct payment, and…
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What should I do if I was rear-ended and now have back, foot, and ankle injuries?
Continue documenting your medical care, obtain the crash report, preserve evidence, and notify the appropriate insurers without guessing about fault or the…
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What should I do if I still need medical care after a rear-end collision?
Continue obtaining care based on your medical providers’ instructions, and make sure each provider has an accurate history of the collision, your symptoms,…
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What should I do if I start seeing a new medical provider after an accident?
Tell your attorney promptly and provide the new medical provider’s name, contact information, first appointment date, and any forms the provider wants…
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What should I do if back pain from a car accident started the next day?
Document when the back pain began, seek medical attention if you believe you need it, and accurately tell your medical providers that the symptoms appeared…
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What should I do if another driver pulled out in front of me and caused a multi-vehicle accident?
Preserve evidence showing how the first driver’s movement caused the entire sequence, report the crash, document your injuries, and notify the appropriate…
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What should I do if a medical provider has not sent my records after a request?
Confirm that the provider received a complete, signed request, then ask the records custodian for the request’s status and whether anything is missing.
