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Accident Q&A series
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What evidence do I need to prove an uninsured driver caused my car accident?
You need evidence showing both fault and uninsured status. In North Carolina, an uninsured driver is not automatically responsible just because they lacked…
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What evidence do I need for a slip and fall case in a grocery or retail store?
You usually need evidence showing what caused you to fall, how the store knew or should have known about the hazard, and how the fall caused your injuries.
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What does it mean when liens need to be verified in a personal injury case?
When liens need to be verified, it usually means the law office is confirming whether medical providers, health plans, or government programs have a legal…
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What does it mean if my health plan has not assigned someone to review my accident-related claim?
It usually means the health plan or its administrator has not completed its internal review, not that the plan has given up any possible reimbursement claim.
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What does a letter of representation do in a car accident insurance claim?
A letter of representation tells the insurance company that a law firm represents you for a car accident claim and that claim communications should go through…
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What documents do I need to open an auto insurance claim after a crash?
To open an auto insurance claim after a crash, you usually need enough information for the insurer to identify the policy, the people involved, and the date…
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What documents can help prove lost income for a self-employed accident victim?
Self-employed accident victims usually need business records, tax records, job records, payment history, and medical documentation that connects the injury to…
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What are my options if my car was hit from behind while I was turning into a business?
You may have several options: a claim against the driver who hit you, a possible uninsured motorist claim through your own auto policy, and a property damage…
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Should I only sign where indicated on paperwork for my accident case?
Usually, yes: if the accident paperwork says to sign only where indicated, the safest approach is to sign only in the marked places and ask before adding or…
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How does a police report help after a rear-end car accident?
A police report can help after a rear-end car accident by documenting who was involved, where and when the crash happened, insurance information, vehicle…
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How do insurance companies evaluate a personal injury settlement demand?
Insurance companies usually evaluate a personal injury settlement demand by reviewing fault, insurance coverage, medical documentation, injury-related losses,…
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How do I get a health plan case update letter for my injury claim?
You usually get a health plan case update letter by sending a written request to the health plan or its recovery administrator with proof of representation,…
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How do I file an insurance claim after a car accident when I have a police report?
You can usually start the insurance claim by contacting the relevant auto insurer, giving the policy number, date of loss, names of the drivers, and sending…
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How do I document income changes before and after an accident if I am self-employed?
Document self-employed income changes by showing a clear before-and-after comparison, using tax returns, invoices, bank deposits, job calendars,…
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How do I decide whether a personal injury settlement offer is fair?
A fair personal injury settlement offer is one that reasonably accounts for liability, injury-related losses, available insurance, liens, and the risk of not…
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How do I complete medical authorization forms for an injury claim?
Complete medical authorization forms carefully, only after you understand who will receive your records, which providers are covered, what date range applies,…
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How can I recover money for car damage if the other driver has no insurance?
You may have several possible paths: a claim under your own coverage, an uninsured motorist property damage claim, or a claim directly against the uninsured…
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Does it matter if a store employee helped me up and I fell again after the first fall?
Yes. The second fall can matter because it may affect fault, notice, causation, and how your injuries are documented.
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Do I need to sign a release before my medical records can be requested for my injury claim?
Yes, in most North Carolina personal injury claims, you should expect to sign a medical authorization before your attorney or another authorized person can…
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Can the insurance company make a counteroffer after receiving my injury demand?
Yes. An insurance company may respond to your injury demand with a counteroffer instead of accepting the demand as written.
