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Accident Q&A series
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How can I deal with the insurance company after hiring a personal injury lawyer? — Durham, NC
After you hire a personal injury lawyer, you can usually deal with the insurance company by directing the adjuster to your attorney and avoiding…
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How are medical provider liens handled after a car accident settlement? — Durham, NC
Medical provider liens are usually reviewed and resolved before a North Carolina car accident settlement is disbursed. If a provider has a valid…
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Do I need to sign a final settlement statement before receiving settlement proceeds? — Durham, NC
Yes, in most North Carolina personal injury settlements, you should expect to review and sign a final settlement statement before net settlement…
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Can the insurance company discuss my injury claim directly with my lawyer? — Durham, NC
Yes. If you have a lawyer representing you in a North Carolina personal injury claim, the insurance company can usually discuss the claim directly…
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Can ongoing pain and swelling after a broken foot increase the value of my injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, ongoing pain, swelling, and delayed healing can support a higher injury claim value, but only when they are well documented and tied to the…
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Can my settlement funds be released before a health insurance lien is confirmed? — Durham, NC
Sometimes, but not always. In a North Carolina personal injury settlement, funds that may be subject to a valid lien or reimbursement claim usually…
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Can my personal injury settlement proceeds be mailed instead of picked up in person? — Durham, NC
Yes, settlement proceeds can often be mailed, but only after the settlement is final, the required paperwork is complete, and any liens or required…
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Can my own car insurance help cover medical bills after a car accident even if another driver was at fault? — Durham, NC
Yes, your own car insurance may help with accident-related medical bills if your policy includes medical payments coverage, personal injury…
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Can my current health insurance affect my personal injury claim if I am not using it for accident treatment? — Durham, NC
Yes, your current health insurance can still matter, even if you are not using it for accident-related treatment. In a North Carolina personal injury…
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Can medical records and bills be used as evidence in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Medical records and bills are often important evidence in a North Carolina personal injury claim because they can help show what treatment you…
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Can medical liens affect what happens at the end of a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury case, medical liens and reimbursement claims can affect when settlement funds are disbursed and how much…
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Can I talk to a lawyer about a car accident even if someone told me I may no longer have a claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. You can still talk to a lawyer even if someone has told you that your North Carolina car accident claim may be too old. The main issue is…
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Can I reject a personal injury settlement offer that includes rent credit instead of cash? — Durham, NC
Yes. You generally do not have to accept a North Carolina personal injury settlement offer just because the property owner, apartment complex, or…
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Can I recover compensation after a car accident if another driver may be at fault? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation after a North Carolina car accident if another driver’s negligence caused your injuries or losses. The…
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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 you were injured and another person’s negligence caused the crash. In…
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Can I decide whether to pursue a dispute with my own insurance company over accident-related medical benefits? — Durham, NC
Yes. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, you generally decide whether you want to pursue a dispute with your own auto insurer over…
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Can an insurance company ignore a settlement demand in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
An insurance company should not simply disregard a properly sent settlement demand, but a demand letter does not force the insurer to settle or…
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What should I review before signing a personal injury settlement release? — Durham, NC
Before signing a personal injury settlement release, review exactly what claims you are giving up, who is being released, whether medical bills or…
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What should I do if the other driver’s footage only shows a green light but not the lane change? — Durham, NC
Do not treat the other driver’s footage as the whole story. In a North Carolina injury claim, a green light may show that a turn or movement was…
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What should I do if the insurance adjuster does not respond to a settlement demand? — Durham, NC
If an insurance adjuster does not respond to a settlement demand, document the silence, follow up in writing, confirm the demand was received, and…
