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Accident Q&A series
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Can I make a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim after a car accident if another person’s careless driving caused your injuries. In North…
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Can I make a claim if the other driver caused my car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes. If another driver’s careless driving caused your crash, injuries, and losses, you may be able to bring a North Carolina personal injury claim…
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Can I bring a car accident claim if the other driver reversed into my vehicle? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a car accident claim if another driver reversed into your vehicle, but you still need evidence of fault, damages, and…
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Can an insurance company ignore a personal injury demand letter? — Durham, NC
An insurance company should not simply ignore a properly sent personal injury demand letter, but a demand letter does not force the insurer to settle…
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Can an insurance company delay discussing a personal injury claim after receiving claim information? — Durham, NC
An insurance company may take reasonable time to review coverage, fault, injuries, medical records, bills, and other claim information, but it should…
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Can an insurance company continue handling my bodily injury claim through a different adjuster? — Durham, NC
Yes. An insurance company can usually continue handling a North Carolina bodily injury claim through a different adjuster if the original adjuster is…
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Can a letter of representation help my attorney communicate with my health plan about my car accident claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. A letter of representation can help your attorney communicate with your health plan or its recovery company about a North Carolina car accident…
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Why does a personal injury case need a final lien letter before it can be finalized? — Durham, NC
A personal injury case usually needs a final lien letter so the law firm can confirm who must be repaid from the settlement and the correct amount…
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Why does a health insurance lien have to be verified before I receive my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
A health insurance lien or reimbursement claim usually has to be verified before settlement funds are distributed because the person handling the…
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What should I know before notarizing a personal injury affidavit about health insurance coverage? — Durham, NC
Before signing a notarized affidavit about health insurance coverage, make sure every statement is accurate, limited to the right dates, and…
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What should I expect after my lawyer contacts the insurance adjuster about my injury claim? — Durham, NC
After your lawyer contacts the insurance adjuster, you should expect the insurer to communicate through your lawyer, confirm basic claim information,…
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What should I do if I am not sure whether it is too late to pursue a car accident claim? — Durham, NC
Do not assume it is too late until a North Carolina attorney reviews the accident date, injury facts, parties involved, and any prior claim activity.…
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What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
After a motor vehicle accident, first focus on safety, reporting, medical documentation, and preserving evidence. North Carolina law may require…
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What should I do after a motor vehicle accident if I think I may have a claim? — Durham, NC
Take care of immediate safety issues, report the crash when required, preserve evidence, get appropriate medical attention if you believe you need…
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What should I consider before accepting a settlement from an apartment complex after an injury? — Durham, NC
Before accepting a settlement from an apartment complex, consider whether the offer fully accounts for your injury, medical bills, future care…
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What is included in a personal injury demand letter to an insurance company? — Durham, NC
A personal injury demand letter usually explains what happened, why the insured person or business is responsible, what injuries and losses were…
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What is a final settlement statement in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
A final settlement statement is the document that shows how personal injury settlement funds will be distributed before you receive the net proceeds.…
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What is a final lien letter in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
A final lien letter is a written statement from a medical provider, health plan, government program, or other lienholder confirming the amount it…
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What information should I gather after a car accident before speaking with a lawyer? — Durham, NC
Gather the basic crash details, driver and insurance information, photos, witness information, the police report number, medical records, bills,…
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What information does an insurance adjuster usually need for a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
An insurance adjuster usually needs enough information to evaluate fault, injuries, medical treatment, damages, insurance coverage, and any deadline…
