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Accident Q&A series
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What should I look for before signing a personal injury settlement release? — Durham, NC
Before signing a personal injury settlement release, make sure you understand exactly which claims and parties you are releasing, whether the…
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What should I know before deciding whether a car accident settlement is final? — Durham, NC
A car accident settlement may become final if you sign a release, endorse a settlement check, or otherwise accept terms that resolve your claims. In…
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What should I know before accepting an insurance settlement? — Durham, NC
Before accepting an insurance settlement, make sure you understand what claims you are releasing, what bills or liens must be paid, and whether the…
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What should I do if my uninsured motorist coverage paid my medical bills and car repairs but not pain and suffering? — Durham, NC
You may still have a potential claim for pain and suffering, but it depends on what coverage paid, what paperwork you signed, your policy limits, and…
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What should I do if another injured person may receive a larger share of the insurance settlement? — Durham, NC
Ask for the reason behind the proposed split, gather your medical bills and proof of losses, and do not sign a release until you understand what…
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What records should a medical provider keep after agreeing to reduce a patient’s personal injury lien? — Durham, NC
A medical provider should keep a clear paper trail showing the original lien, the reduction agreement, the settlement-related information relied on,…
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What information should I gather after a motor vehicle accident? — Durham, NC
Gather information that helps identify everyone involved, document how the crash happened, show your injuries and losses, and preserve communications…
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What happens if the driver who caused my accident left the scene? — Durham, NC
You may still have a personal injury claim if the driver who caused your North Carolina accident left the scene. Leaving the scene can support the…
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What happens if the at-fault driver left the scene after a car accident and had no insurance? — Durham, NC
Your own uninsured motorist coverage may be the main practical source of recovery when the at-fault driver left the scene and had no insurance. In…
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What happens if my personal injury claim does not settle? — Durham, NC
If your North Carolina personal injury claim does not settle, the next step may be filing a lawsuit before the deadline expires. A lawsuit does not…
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What happens if multiple people make injury claims against the same insurance policy? — Durham, NC
When several injured people make claims against the same insurance policy, the available coverage may not be enough to fully resolve every claim. In…
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What happens if Medicaid has a lien on my personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
If Medicaid paid injury-related medical bills, part of your settlement usually must be held back and resolved before funds are disbursed to you.…
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What happens if I agreed to a car accident settlement but have not received the payment? — Durham, NC
If you agreed to a car accident settlement but have not received payment, the next step depends on what you signed, whether the insurer has accepted…
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What happens after I sign a settlement release in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
After you sign a settlement release, the injury claim is usually moving from agreement to payment and closing. In a North Carolina personal injury…
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What happens after I sign a personal injury settlement agreement? — Durham, NC
After you sign a personal injury settlement agreement, the signed release is usually sent to the insurance company so payment can be issued. In a…
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What happens after an insurance company agrees to settle my injury claim? — Durham, NC
After an insurance company agrees to settle your injury claim, the settlement still usually has to be documented, reviewed, signed, funded, and…
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What happens after a settlement is reached in a minor child's personal injury case? — Durham, NC
After the parties agree on a settlement amount for a minor child, the settlement is usually not final yet. In North Carolina, a guardian ad litem and…
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What does the court review before approving a minor's personal injury settlement? — Durham, NC
The court reviews whether the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable, and in the minor child’s best interests. In North Carolina, a child’s personal…
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What does it mean when an insurance company drafts a settlement check? — Durham, NC
When an insurance company drafts a settlement check, it usually means the insurer is preparing payment after the settlement agreement or release has…
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What does it mean when a medical provider signs a lien reduction in a personal injury case? — Durham, NC
When a medical provider signs a lien reduction, it usually means the provider has agreed to accept less than the amount it claimed from the personal…
