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Accident Q&A series
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Can an uninsured motorist claim affect my ability to recover from a trucking company’s insurance?
Yes, an uninsured motorist claim can affect a trucking insurance recovery if the settlement release, notice process, or coverage investigation is handled…
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Can an insurance company ask for my injury and treatment status while my records are still being gathered?
Yes. An insurance company may ask for a basic update about your injury status and treatment, even while your medical records and bills are still being…
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Can an injury claim be opened before an attorney sends a letter of representation?
Yes, an insurer may be able to create an injury claim file before receiving a lawyer’s letter of representation, but many claims representatives will not work…
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Can a personal injury settlement be finalized if my health plan has not confirmed its reimbursement claim?
Yes, a personal injury settlement can sometimes be finalized before a health plan gives its final reimbursement position, but the settlement funds may not be…
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Who decides how settlement proceeds are delivered after a settlement is reached?
No single person always decides. In a North Carolina personal injury settlement, the delivery method usually depends on the written settlement documents, the…
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What should I expect when settlement funds are disbursed after a case resolves?
After a North Carolina personal injury case resolves, settlement funds are usually sent to the law firm, deposited into a client trust account, and disbursed…
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What should I do if the insurance company asks why I was admitted to the hospital after a crash?
Answer carefully and do not guess. If the insurance company asks why you were admitted to the hospital after a crash, it is usually best to rely on the…
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What should I do if records for diagnostic treatment are missing from my injury claim?
Do not assume the claim is ready to settle if diagnostic treatment records are missing.
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What should I consider before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance company?
Before accepting a settlement offer, consider whether it fairly accounts for liability, your medical records and bills, lost income, future accident-related…
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What should I consider before accepting a settlement in a personal injury case?
Before accepting a personal injury settlement in North Carolina, consider whether the offer fairly accounts for liability risks, medical records, lost income,…
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What records are needed to confirm a medical lien in a personal injury case?
To confirm a medical lien in a North Carolina personal injury case, you usually need written lien notice, an itemized lien ledger or billing statement,…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident?
After a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina, gather information that shows who was involved, how the crash happened, what insurance may apply, and how…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident?
Gather information that helps show who was involved, how the crash happened, what damage occurred, and how your injuries developed.
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What information is usually exchanged during personal injury settlement negotiations?
Personal injury settlement negotiations usually involve exchanging information about fault, injuries, medical treatment, bills, lost income, insurance…
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What information is needed to confirm a medical lien after a car accident?
To confirm a medical lien after a North Carolina car accident, you usually need the injured person’s identifying claim information, the accident date,…
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What information does the insurance company usually need after a car accident injury claim?
The insurance company usually needs enough information to confirm who was involved, how the crash happened, what injuries are being claimed, what treatment…
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What happens when my lawyer negotiates a counteroffer with the insurance company?
Your lawyer responds to the insurer’s first offer with a reasoned counteroffer and supporting information, but you remain the person who decides whether to…
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What happens if there is no uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage in my car accident case?
If there truly is no uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage available, your recovery may be limited to the at-fault driver’s bodily injury coverage, any…
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What happens if my personal injury case does not settle?
If your North Carolina personal injury case does not settle, the next step is usually to decide whether filing a lawsuit makes sense before the deadline…
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What happens if I reject a low settlement offer after an accident?
Rejecting a low settlement offer usually does not end your North Carolina injury claim.
