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Accident Q&A series
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What information do I have to give an insurance company about my injuries after an accident? — Durham, NC
You usually do not need to give a detailed injury statement to the other person’s insurance company right away, especially if you are represented by…
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What happens in a personal injury claim while I am still getting physical therapy? — Durham, NC
Your personal injury claim usually remains in the evidence-gathering and medical-documentation stage while you are still getting physical therapy. In…
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What happens if the insurance company says I was partly at fault for a car accident? — Durham, NC
The insurance company may use alleged partial fault to reduce, delay, or deny your car accident claim. In North Carolina, contributory negligence can…
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What happens if my health insurance wants reimbursement from my slip-and-fall settlement? — Durham, NC
Your health insurance may ask to be paid back from a slip-and-fall settlement, but the request should be reviewed before money is disbursed. In North…
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What happens if a medical provider changes what it says I owe before settlement? — Durham, NC
If a medical provider changes the balance it says you owe before settlement, the updated amount should be verified before any settlement funds are…
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What happens after my attorney sends a representation letter to the insurance company? — Durham, NC
After your attorney sends a representation letter, the insurance company usually opens or updates a claim file, assigns an adjuster, and is asked to…
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What happens after I sign settlement documents in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
After you sign settlement documents, the signed release is usually sent to the insurance company so payment can be issued. In a North Carolina…
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What evidence can help prove fault in a car accident when there are no witnesses or camera footage? — Durham, NC
Fault can still be proven without witnesses or camera footage by using physical evidence, documents, vehicle damage, police materials, medical…
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What does a final statement mean in a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
A final statement in a personal injury settlement usually means an itemized settlement statement showing how the settlement money will be…
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What documents should I review before paying a medical lien from my settlement? — Durham, NC
Before paying a medical lien from a North Carolina personal injury settlement, review the written lien or reimbursement demand, itemized bills,…
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Should I tell an insurance company about hospital treatment, X-rays, and CT scans after an accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, but be careful about how you share the information. In a North Carolina personal injury claim, hospital treatment, X-rays, CT scans, bills, and…
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How is the value of an injury claim determined after medical treatment is finished? — Durham, NC
An injury claim is usually valued after treatment is complete because the medical records, bills, future-care information, and evidence of how the…
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How do I know whether all liens have been resolved before a settlement is distributed? — Durham, NC
You usually know liens are ready for settlement distribution when the law firm has identified potential lienholders, requested updated balances,…
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How can the other driver get paid for vehicle damage when I was not paid for mine? — Durham, NC
The other driver may have been paid through their own collision coverage, through a liability decision made by an insurer, or through a…
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How can my lawyer help respond to an insurance company’s request for medical updates? — Durham, NC
Your lawyer can help by responding with accurate, limited, and documented medical information instead of rushed or incomplete updates. In a North…
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How can I make sure injury-related treatment charges are accounted for in settlement negotiations? — Durham, NC
Ask for a current, itemized accounting of every injury-related medical balance before settlement numbers are finalized. In North Carolina, certain…
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How can I get the final lien amount before settlement funds are distributed? — Durham, NC
You usually get the final lien amount by having the law firm request a written final lien, reimbursement, or subrogation demand from the lienholder…
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How can I file an injury claim after slipping and falling at an apartment complex? — Durham, NC
You can usually begin by reporting the fall, identifying the apartment owner or management company, asking for the liability insurance information,…
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How are healthcare provider claims handled before a personal injury case settles? — Durham, NC
Healthcare provider claims are usually reviewed and updated before a North Carolina personal injury settlement is disbursed. The law firm typically…
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Does the car owner's insurance cover me if I was borrowing the car during a crash? — Durham, NC
Maybe, but the owner’s insurance is not always the first place to look for your injury claim. In North Carolina, an owner’s auto policy generally…
