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Accident Q&A series
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Can I bring a personal injury claim after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim after a car accident if another person’s negligence caused your injuries and losses. In North…
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Can an insurance company require a signed release before sending a settlement check? — Durham, NC
Yes. In most North Carolina personal injury settlements, the insurance company may require a signed release before issuing or delivering the…
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Can an insurance company delay handling my personal injury claim after receiving notice from my attorney? — Durham, NC
An insurance company may take a reasonable amount of time to investigate and evaluate a personal injury claim, but it should not simply ignore your…
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Can a personal injury settlement be finalized if a medical lien still needs to be protected? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina personal injury settlement can often move forward while a medical lien is being protected, but the settlement funds usually…
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Can a judge decide how wrongful death settlement money is divided among heirs and children? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina court can decide who is legally entitled to wrongful death settlement money when there is a dispute, but the court generally…
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Are wrongful death settlement funds part of the estate or handled separately from probate? — Durham, NC
In North Carolina, wrongful death settlement funds are generally handled separately from ordinary probate assets, even though the personal…
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Why are medical records and bills important in a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Medical records and bills are important because they help connect your injuries, treatment, expenses, and recovery to the incident. In a North…
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Who may be responsible if I fall at an apartment complex and get hurt? — Durham, NC
Several people or companies may be responsible, depending on who controlled the area, who created the hazard, who knew or should have known about it,…
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Who may be responsible for unsafe conditions that caused a fall at an apartment complex? — Durham, NC
Several parties may be responsible, including the apartment owner, landlord, property manager, maintenance company, or another person who created or…
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Who has to be paid back from a personal injury settlement when insurance covered medical treatment? — Durham, NC
The people or plans that may need to be paid back depend on who paid for accident-related medical care and whether they have a valid lien or…
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What steps usually happen after medical records and bills are gathered in an injury claim? — Durham, NC
After medical records and bills are gathered, the claim is usually reviewed for liability, causation, damages, liens, insurance issues, and deadlines…
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What should I understand before signing a settlement release in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
Before signing a settlement release, understand that it usually ends your injury claim against the released parties. In North Carolina, you should…
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What should I do if I was rear-ended while turning with my signal on? — Durham, NC
After a rear-end crash while you were turning with your signal on, focus on safety, documentation, insurance information, and fault evidence. In…
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What should I do if I think a healthcare provider made a serious mistake? — Durham, NC
Act quickly, preserve your records, and get the situation reviewed before assuming you have or do not have a North Carolina medical malpractice…
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What should I do after a car accident if I may need a lawyer? — Durham, NC
After a car accident, protect your health, follow North Carolina crash duties, preserve evidence, report the crash as required, and avoid rushing…
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What is a final lien in a personal injury insurance claim? — Durham, NC
A final lien is the confirmed amount that a medical provider, health plan, government benefit program, or other lienholder claims must be repaid from…
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What information should I gather after a rear-end accident in a borrowed vehicle? — Durham, NC
Gather information about the crash, both vehicles, all drivers and passengers, insurance, the borrowed vehicle owner, witnesses, police response,…
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What information should I gather after a car accident? — Durham, NC
Gather information that helps prove who was involved, what happened, what damage occurred, and how the crash affected your health and daily life. In…
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What information is usually needed to resolve a health insurance reimbursement claim after an accident? — Durham, NC
Usually, the health plan or reimbursement vendor needs proof of the accident, the injury-related medical charges it paid, the pending injury claim,…
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What information do I need to start a slip and fall insurance claim? — Durham, NC
To start a slip and fall insurance claim, you usually need the injured person’s contact information, the exact accident location, the date and time,…
