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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 a parent or guardian deposit an underage child's settlement into the child's bank account?
Usually not without court authorization. In North Carolina, a parent generally should not deposit a child’s personal injury settlement into an ordinary…
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Can a chiropractic lien be negotiated after a personal injury settlement?
Yes. A chiropractic provider may agree to reduce a claimed lien or bill after the settlement amount has been negotiated, particularly if the reduction is…
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Who may be responsible when a stopped driver suddenly turns left into a passing vehicle?
Either driver may be blamed, but a stopped driver who accelerates into a left turn without first checking for traffic or giving a proper signal may be…
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What medical records and wage-loss documents are needed before making a settlement demand?
Before making a settlement demand, you generally need complete accident-related medical records, itemized billing information, documentation of any expected…
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What happens if two law firms claim to represent me for the same car accident?
You should promptly clarify in writing which law firm you want to represent you.
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What happens if the insurance company still lists my former lawyer after that representation has ended?
The insurance company may continue sending claim information to your former lawyer until its records are formally corrected, but the outdated listing does not…
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What evidence can help show what my vehicle was worth before the accident?
The strongest evidence usually includes accurate comparable vehicles, the insurer’s valuation report, pre-accident photographs, mileage records, maintenance…
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What are the next steps in my car accident injury claim after I complete my medical treatment?
After treatment is complete, the next steps usually include collecting complete medical records and itemized bills, documenting other losses, reviewing…
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Should I start discussing a settlement while I am still receiving treatment and may need eye surgery?
You may discuss the claim with the insurer, but resolving it while treatment and possible eye surgery remain uncertain can be risky.
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How does a planned surgery affect what should be included in a settlement demand?
A planned surgery can substantially change a settlement demand because the demand should account for the procedure, related care, recovery time, lost income,…
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How do I choose which law firm will handle my injury claim?
You generally decide which law firm represents you in a North Carolina injury claim.
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How can my spouse challenge a finding that they caused a car accident?
Your spouse can challenge the finding by separating the officer’s crash report, any traffic citation, and the insurance company’s liability decision, because…
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How can I make sure the insurance company knows I changed lawyers for my car accident claim?
Send the adjuster a signed, claim-specific notice stating that your former law firm no longer represents you for the identified car accident and that your new…
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How can I include income lost from a second job in my injury claim?
You may include income lost from a second job if reliable evidence shows what you normally earned and that accident-related injuries caused you to miss that…
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How can I end one law firm's representation after hiring another firm?
You can generally end the first law firm's representation by sending clear written notice that you are terminating the attorney-client relationship and…
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How can I dispute the insurance company's valuation of my totaled car?
You can dispute a total-loss valuation by requesting the insurer’s valuation report, identifying inaccurate vehicle information, and submitting better…
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How can a preexisting medical condition that slows my recovery affect my injury claim?
A preexisting medical condition does not automatically prevent you from bringing a North Carolina injury claim.
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How are my accident-related medical records and bills used in an insurance claim?
Your medical records help document your reported symptoms, evaluation, diagnostic testing, treatment, and follow-up after the accident, while your bills show…
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Have all of my medical records and bills been received for my injury claim?
No. Based on the current information, records from the chiropractic provider are still outstanding.
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Does the responding officer's fault determination control an insurance claim?
No. A responding officer’s fault determination can influence an insurance adjuster, but it does not automatically control a North Carolina insurance claim or…
