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Accident Q&A series
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Can my personal injury settlement move forward if there are unresolved medical provider claims? — Durham, NC
Yes, a North Carolina personal injury settlement can often keep moving while a medical provider claim is being verified, but settlement funds usually…
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Can my passenger help support my car accident claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. A passenger can often help support a North Carolina car accident claim by describing what happened before, during, and after the crash. The key…
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Can I settle my injury claim while a health insurance lien is still being reviewed? — Durham, NC
Yes, you can often negotiate and even sign a settlement while a health insurance reimbursement claim is still being reviewed, but the lien issue…
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Can I recover compensation if another driver caused my accident? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to pursue compensation if another driver’s negligence caused your accident and you can prove injury-related losses. In North…
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Can I recover compensation after a car accident if the police report does not say who was at fault? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may still be able to recover compensation after a Durham car accident even if the police report does not clearly say who was at fault. In…
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Can I change my mind after signing a personal injury settlement release? — Durham, NC
Usually, no. After you sign a personal injury settlement release in North Carolina, it is often treated as a binding agreement that gives up the…
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Can I bring a medical malpractice claim if I was harmed during medical treatment? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a medical malpractice claim in North Carolina, but being harmed during treatment is not enough by itself. You usually…
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Can I bring a claim if unsafe conditions at an apartment complex caused my fall? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if an unsafe condition at an apartment complex caused your fall, but the claim depends on proof. In North…
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Can I bring a claim if I broke my foot in a trip-and-fall at my apartment complex? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim if a dangerous condition at your apartment complex caused your fall and the landlord, owner, or property…
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Can I bring a claim against an apartment complex for an injury that required physical therapy? — Durham, NC
Yes, you may be able to bring a claim against an apartment complex in North Carolina if unsafe property conditions caused your injury. Physical…
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Can I bring a car accident claim if I was driving a borrowed car? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, driving a borrowed car does not automatically prevent you from bringing an injury claim if another driver caused the crash.…
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Can dropped alcohol-related allegations still affect my car accident injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes. Dropped alcohol-related allegations can still affect a North Carolina car accident injury claim because insurers may look at the underlying…
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Can an insurance company ask for my date of birth and part of my Social Security number for a personal injury claim? — Durham, NC
Yes, an insurance company may ask for your date of birth and part of your Social Security number for a North Carolina personal injury claim, often to…
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Can a medical provider be paid from my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes. In North Carolina, a medical provider may be paid from a personal injury settlement if it has a valid injury-related balance, proper notice, and…
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Can a medical lien be reduced after a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, a medical lien or reimbursement claim can sometimes be reduced after a personal injury settlement, but it depends on the type of lien, the law…
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Can a health plan or subrogation company claim reimbursement from my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
Yes, a health plan or subrogation company may claim reimbursement from a personal injury settlement, but the claim is not automatically valid or…
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Why does my lawyer need my medical bills before a global injury settlement is finalized? — Durham, NC
Your lawyer needs your medical bills before a global injury settlement is finalized because those bills help prove the size of your claim, identify…
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Why does a personal injury lawyer need a police report and medical records release? — Durham, NC
A personal injury lawyer usually needs the police report to understand how the accident was documented and a medical records release to obtain…
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Why does a minor need a guardian ad litem for a personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
A minor usually needs a guardian ad litem because North Carolina law does not treat a child’s personal injury settlement like an adult’s private…
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What should I review before signing personal injury settlement documents? — Durham, NC
Review every settlement document for accuracy, finality, lien language, payment instructions, and who is being released before you sign. In North…
